Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between and Friday, 10/10/08 and Monday, 10/13/08. If you have any information pertaining to any of these cases or other criminal or suspicious activity, please contact the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441. Do to the recent APD cases involving UT students around the University of Texas, UTPD would like to remind all female faculty, staff and students about the FREE Women's Self Defense class that is currently being offered. RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE) Advanced RAD Classes Being Held for RAD Class Graduates The RAD program is a 16-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that covers assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ ALMETRIS DUREN RESIDENCE HALL, 2624 Whitis Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was observed by a UT Police Officer loitering in the bicycle racks located on the east side of the dormitory. When the subject observed the officer's marked patrol car, he quickly hid behind a short cement wall. When stopped, the subject stated he was thinking of buying a new bicycle and wanted to see the various models. When asked about any items the subject was in possession of, he replied he had some “clippers†but those were his. The clippers were in fact a large pair of bolt cutters that the subject had hidden down his overalls. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. The bicycle racks did not show any signs of cut bicycle locks, but two unsecured bicycles were found in the racks. Occurred on 10/13/08 at 3:00 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: It is easy to imagine this subject's intentions to be that of theft. It is also easy to see how quickly this type of theft can happen. With a pair of bolt cutters, which are obviously easy to conceal, a thief can quickly cut off a thick cable lock. Once more, if bicycles are left unattended, why bother cutting locks off. People, use a quality u-lock to secure your bicycle and report suspicious activity to the police department. APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING & SCIENCES, 201 East 24th Street Theft: A black T41 IBM laptop computer was stolen after it was left a 3rd floor work cubicle. Loss value: $800.00. Occurred between 10/09/08 at 11:00 p.m. and 10/10/08 at 8:52 a.m. BRACKENRIDGE APARTMENTS, 3351 Lake Austin Blvd Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A Dell Inspirion laptop computer was stolen form the floorboard of a 1999 Jeep Cherokee while the vehicle was parked by Kermit Street and Jasper. The method of entry into the vehicle is unknown. The vehicle may have been left unlocked. Loss value: $1,200.00. Occurred between 10/10/08 at 10:00 p.m. and 10/11/08 at 6:00 a.m. BRACKENRIDGE APARTMENTS, 3452 Lake Austin Blvd Theft: The catalytic converter from this Toyota Tacoma 4x4 pickup was stolen while the pick-up truck was parked by building 3452. Loss value: $1,000.00. Occurred between 10/05/08 at 8:00 p.m. and 10/10/08 at 2:43 p.m. CLAUDIA T. JOHNSON HALL, 210 West 6th Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found sleeping against the west exterior wall of the building. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 10/11/08 at 12:21 a.m. PARKING LOT 70, 2000 Robert Dedman Possession of an Open Container in a Motor Vehicle / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (2 counts): An officer observed a non-UT subject evacuate the contents of his stomach before walking to the driver's door of a parked car occupied by two UT students and a second non-UT subject. The two students and one non-UT subject in the parked car were all under the age of 21. One of the students and the other non-UT subject were both found to have consumed alcoholic beverages. An open bottle of whiskey was found inside the vehicle. Occurred on 10/11/08 at 5:27 p.m. J.T. PATTERSON LABORATORY BUILDING, 2415 Speedway Theft: A Ryobi cordless drill, a Ryobi battery charger, a Motorola two-way radio and a label maker were stolen form a 5th floor room. Loss value: $300.00. Occurred between 10/09/08 at 4:00 p.m. and 10/10/08 at 9:50 a.m. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A black backpack containing a pair of Nokia earphones, a notebook and an unknown brand calculator and a medium sized bottle of Oil of Olay was stolen when it was left unsecured on the 5th floor. Loss value: $57.00. Occurred on 10/10/08 between 4:50 p.m. and 7:27 p.m. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: Two high school text books were stolen from a backpack that was left unsecured in the chair of a 5th floor study table. The owner left the backpack in a chair when he went to use the restroom. When he returned, his backpack was found on the table and the text books stolen. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred on 10/12/08 between 1:00 p.m. and 1:06 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: It only takes a few seconds for a thief to commit a theft of unattended property. PRATHER HALL DORMITORY, 305 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found sitting at a computer work station in the lobby of the dormitory. Residents had reported seeing the subject sleeping on lounge sofas several times in the recent past. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 10/10/08 at 8:30 p.m. T.S. PAINTER HALL, 103 West 24th Street Theft: A white Haro bicycle with a bicycle helmet affixed to it was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the east side of the building. Loss value: $350.00. Occurred on 10/10/08 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:23 p.m. UNIVERSITY TEACHING CENTER, 105 West 21st Street Public Intoxication / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: Two UT students, who were both under the age of 21, were found lying down on the north side of the building. Both subjects were found to have consumed alcoholic beverages. One of the two subjects had a difficult time standing, recalling where she had been. That student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was a danger to herself. Occurred on 10/11/08 at 12:39 a.m. 100 Guadalupe Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped after demonstrating a difficulty maintaining a straight line while driving a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 10/11/08 at 2:44 a.m. 2100 Guadalupe Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was found blocking a loading dock entrance to a business by sitting on the ground. The subject was causing a disturbance by yelling loudly. The subject was probably sitting as he had a very difficult time standing or walking without support. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 10/11/08 at 10:46 p.m. 2600 Speedway Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was stopped for running a red light while driving a blue 2001 Ford Mustang. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for pedestrian in the roadway. Occurred on 10/13/08 at 2:53 a.m. 300 East 23rd Street Driving While Intoxicated: A UT student was stopped for running a stop sign and speeding while driving a 2003 Jeep Wrangler. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 10/12/08 at 2:55 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 61 alarm calls, 1 welfare concern report, 2 suspicious activity reports, 1 suspicious odor report, 6 public assist requests, 1 medical emergency call and 9 unsecured door reports between 10/10/08 and 10/13/08. If you are a faculty or staff member that has been affected by a crime, the UT Employee Assistance Program (471-3366) is available for counseling and referrals to other appropriate services. http://www.utexas.edu/hr/eap/ To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE) Advanced RAD Classes Being Held for RAD Class Graduates The RAD program is a 16-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that covers assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ Defensive Driving: Learn Defensive Driving from a UTPD Police Officer. UTPD generally schedules a Defensive Driving Class approximately once a month – based on need. The classes meet in the University Police Building, Room 1.318, located at 2201 Robert Dedman Dr (east of Memorial Stadium). The cost for the course is $25.00 (check or cash) payable on class date. If paying in cash, please bring the exact amount because change may not be available. You will also need to bring your driver's license. For more information, to check for the next available class time or to register on-line go to: http://www.utexas.edu/police/services/defensive_driving.php Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) The Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and the University of Texas Police Department (UTPD). BCAL provides a central resource for UT faculty, students, and staff who may have concerns about the behavior or well-being of another member of the campus community. By calling BCAL at 512-232-5050, callers may talk with trained staff members who will assist the caller in exploring available options and strategies as well as referrals to appropriate campus support networks. For more information on BCAL, visit the BCAL Web site at www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal or call 512-232-5050. 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 via e-mail to Darrell.halstead@austin.utexas.edu . Prepared by WRP ISA To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
