CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 08-28-08 and Friday, 08-29-08. If you have any information pertaining to these incidents or any other criminal / suspicious activity, contact the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441. CALHOUN HALL, #4 South Mall Theft: A black Nashbar, custom-built mountain bicycle was stolen from the handrail located on the north east side of the building after being secured with a self-locking cable lock. Loss value: $1,200.00. Occurred on: 8-27-08, between 3:30 PM and 8:00 PM. ENGINEERING SCIENCE BUILDING, 2501 Speedway Theft: A backpack containing personal papers, including academic papers, were stolen from an unsecured 5th floor office. Loss value: $5.00. Occurred on: 8-26-08, between 12:01 PM and 3:30 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Some might think that this is a minor theft. And they might be right. Yet to others the academic papers would be priceless. Take a minute and lock your office. HARRY RAMSON CENTER, 300 West 21st Street Public Intoxication: A UT staff member observed a student having an extreme physical reaction to the overconsumption of alcohol and notified the UT police department. The officers discovered a UT student stumbling and having a difficult time negotiating his navigational beacons. As the investigation continued, the student informed the officers that he had attended a fraternity party. At the party he wanted the "college experience" and drank trash can punch along with beer. The officers determined that the student was a danger to himself and was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 8-29-08, at 1:06 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: Hum, The College Experience. I wonder, when this student was back at home, getting ready for college, did he expect that going to jail was part of his "College Experience"? Some students envision getting drunk and going to jail as a badge of honor. In some student circles it might be. For those that are curious here is what this student's "College Experience" will now entail: Waking up in jail, not realizing how he got there Posting bond to get out of jail and making a date with the judge Going on an aspirin run Getting to meet with the Dean of Students Going to a Drug and Alcohol Program on Saturday mornings Doing Community Service Going to Court and having his case heard by the Judge Paying court costs and his fine Having a criminal record All of this just to have the "College Experience." MEZES HALL, #5 South Mall Theft: A set of season football tickets were stolen from an unsecured backpack that was left unattended inside a 2nd floor computer lab. During the investigation, the officer learned that the tickets had been removed from a closed outer pocket when the former owner of the tickets went to the restroom. Loss value: $600.00. Occurred on: 8-28-08, between 11:00 AM and 11:05 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: Texas football tickets are a hot item as are these season tickets. It takes just a few seconds for a thief to commit a crime once he is presented an opportunity. PARKING LOT 113, 2200 Block Comal Criminal Mischief: Words and symbols were discovered written in green chalk on the parking surface. Loss value: $20.00. Discovered on: 8-28-08, at 12:08 PM. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 510 East 23rd Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was discovered laying next to the construction fence, passed out. Prior to waking the subject, the officer noted that the subject was bleeding from a cut and that the subject had grass on his back. The subject was sleeping on concrete. The officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. During the investigation, the subject did not know where he was or what time it was. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 8-29-08, at 2:40 AM. 2100 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student and a non-UT subject were discovered attempting to raise the water level in Waller Creek. During the investigation, the officer detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the breaths of both subjects. The officer determined that both subjects were under the legal age of 21 and had been consuming alcoholic beverages. Both subjects were issued field release citations for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 8-29-08, at 2:25 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 26 alarm calls, 1 unsecured door report, 1 suspicious person report, 1 suspicious activity report, and 2 public assists between 08-28-08 and 08-29-08. Contact UT Police at 471-4441 if you have any information regarding any of the above incidents or call 911 regarding suspicious persons, suspicious activities or crime. Your call may help solve or prevent a crime. Campus Watch comments should be directed to Officer Darrell Halstead at 512-232-9634 or Darrell.halstead@austin.utexas.edu . Prepared by DWH To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
