Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 01-16-09 and Tuesday, 01-20-09. 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. ALMETRIS DUREN HALL , 2624 Whitis Ave Theft: A white Diamondback mountain bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the northeast side of the building after being secured with a combination U-shaped lock. Loss value: $400.00. Occurred between: 1-18-09 and 1-19-09. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Public Intoxication: A UT student reported that another UT student was going into and out of consciousness. The officers learned that the unconscious student had been out celebrating his 21st birthday and had consumed between 10 to 15 shots of alcohol. During the investigation, the subject became less and less responsive to a point were Austin EMS was called. The subject was transported to a local area hospital for additional treatment for alcohol poisoning. Occurred on: 1-20-09, at 2:57 AM. PARKING LOT 103, 2100 Block Comal Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member discovered the rear passenger window of a green Chevy SUV had been broken with a rock. During the investigation, the officers discovered a rock had been used to create the hole in the window. The owner of the vehicle inventoried his property and did not discover anything missing. Loss value: $75.00, Discovered on: 1-19-09, at 1:52 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: The auto burglars are still out there window shopping YOUR property. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Theft: A black Trek mountain bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the east side of the building after being secured with a U-shaped lock. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred between 12-15-08 and 1-17-09. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Attempted Theft: A UT staff member observed an unknown subject removing three metal chairs from the patio area located on the east side of the building. The staff member followed the subject and watched the subject put the chairs into a vehicle that was being driven by an unknown female. The staff member introduced himself to the subject, and directed the subject to return the chairs to the patio. The subject did return the chairs, he then took off running before the police officers arrived. Recovered value: $150.00. Occurred on: 1-16-09, at 11:03 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: This staff member did a good job in preventing a theft. It is never a good idea to confront a thief, it is always a good idea to notify the police. We enjoy confronting a thief. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Theft: A UT staff member reported the loss of a Samsung charger, spare battery, and a small brown toiletry bag. The staff member stated that these items had been left unattended when he left to use the men's room. Upon his return he discovered someone had removed these items from his backpack. Loss value: $50.00. Occurred on: 1-16-09, between 9:50 AM and 10:10 AM. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning (2 Counts): Two non-UT subjects were discovered setting up a campsite on the east side of the building. During the investigation, the officer issued both subjects written Criminal Trespass Warnings and escorted them both from the area. Occurred on: 1-19-08, at 4:50 PM. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning (6 Counts) / Assist Outside Agency: A UT police officer discovered 6 non-UT subjects establishing a campsite on the next to the building. All 6 subjects were issued written Criminal Trespass Warnings. As the investigation was concluding, the officers soon discovered one subject had 4 outstanding outside agency arrest warrants. The subject was taken into custody for the warrants and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 1-18-09, at 4:05 PM. 100 BLOCK WEST 21st STREET Evading Arrest / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT police officer observed a subject staggering and having a difficult time negotiating the contours of a straight sidewalk. When the subject realized a police officer was watching him, he decided to take off running. The officer stopped the subject and as the officer was getting out of his patrol vehicle, the UT student changed directions and attempted to leave the area. With the instincts of "rabbit," the student dove into a bush to evade the "bloodhound" on his trail. The officer located the subject and took him into custody. During the investigation, the student informed the officers the reason for running. His friends told him to run from the police since he had already received a Minor in Possession charge before. The subject was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 1-18-09 at 2:34 AM. 2300 BLOCK GUADALUPE Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT police officer observed a UT student operating a motor vehicle at a high rate of speed. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the student's breath and determined the student was currently under the legal age of 21. The subject was issued a field release citation for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor, and his vehicle was towed. Occurred on: 1-19-09, at 12:55 AM. 2400 BLOCK WHITIS AVE Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student was observed staggering between her navigational beacons, the sidewalk and curb. The officer observed the subject attempting to maintain her balance while staggering. During the investigation, the officer detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the subject's breath and discovered she was under the legal age of 21. The subject stated that she had been to a fraternity party and had consumed three glasses of wine. The officer issued the subject a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 1-19-09, at 3:55 AM. 2900 BLOCK DUVAL Driving While Intoxicated: A red Ford sedan was observed traveling without its headlamps on and committing several additional traffic violations. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. The non-UT driver informed the officer that he did not have a driver's license and that the vehicle belonged to a friend. The officer had the subject exit the vehicle where upon the officer observed several signs of intoxication. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the driver. The driver was unable to complete these tests and was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated. Occurred on: 1-17-09, at 2:04 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: Welcome back students. I hope that everyone enjoyed their holiday break. After reading all of the police reports today I can safely say that the thieves are glad that you are back as well. As you can see there were a number of bicycles that were reported stolen over the holidays were the owner simply used a U-shaped lock. U-shaped locks for the most part accomplish your desired goal of securing your property. Given enough time, these can be defeated. This is one of the many reasons our department has recommended a two-lock locking system. A good U-shaped lock and a thick self-locking cable lock. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 74 alarm calls, 26 unsecured door reports, 1 collision, 4 suspicious activity reports, and 9 public assist between 01-16-09 and 01-20-09. 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 DWH To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
