Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 10/28/09 and Thursday, 10/29/09. APPLIED COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES, 201 East 24th Street Theft: A white Motobecane hybrid bicycle was stolen when it was secured with a u-lock to a chain perimeter fence located beside the sidewalk on the northwest side of the building. When the owner returned to where he had secured his bicycle, he discovered the chain he had affixed his bicycle to was cut and his bicycle was missing. Loss value: $289.00. Occurred on 10/28/09 between 2:15 PM and 2:45 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: What you secure your bicycle to is just as important as the lock you use to secure your bicycle. In this case, the lock was an ample lock and would normally prevent a bicycle theft. Sadly, the bicycle was affixed to a chain that could easily be cut with bolt cutters. Make sure you use a quality u-lock to secure your bicycle to a bicycle rack. UT Parking and Transportation Services has done a great job in making sure there are quality bicycle racks around campus. These racks are designed to actually help prevent bicycle thefts. Please note the time frame of this theft. This theft happened in broad daylight of the course of only 30 minutes and very near the time of a class change. I venture to say there were plenty of people in the area who may have seen some part of this theft. All too often these thefts do happen when there are plenty of potential witnesses. Be observant folks. If you witness something that may be suspicious, call the UT Police Department as soon as possible at 512-471-4441. If your call results in the police locating a thief, we will buy you the pizza of your choice. BRACKENRIDGE APARATMENATS, 3300 Lake Austin Blvd Theft: A canoe was stolen when it was “secured†with two cable locks to a tree located in the wooded area between the apartment complex and Lady Bird Johnson Lake. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred between 10/14/09 and 10/28/09. BRAZOS GARAGE, 210 East MLK Leaving the Scene Collision: An unknown vehicle struck the passenger side door of a blue 1996 Chevrolet pick-up truck while the truck was parked in a parking space located in the center of the 2nd level of the garage. The driver of the striking vehicle left the scene without leaving driver or vehicle information. Repair cost estimate: $400.00. Occurred on 10/29/09 between 9:00 PM and 11:45 PM. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (BLDG. B), 2504 Whitis Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping in the dumpster area located on the southeast side of the building. When awakened, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 10/29/09 at 1:10 AM. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: An unknown tool was used to pry open a locker located on the 3rd floor of the library. A psychology textbook and a statistics textbook were stolen from the locker. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred between 10/07/09 and 10/19/09. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: Two language books were stolen from a secured locker located on the 3rd floor of the library. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred between 10/07/09 at 12:30 PM and 10/13/09 at 12:30 PM. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A black Guess bag containing a passport and a Nikon Coolpix digital camera was stolen when it was left on a desk located on the 6th floor of the library. Prior to leaving the area, the owner of the property handed her laptop to a friend so the friend could watch the laptop. When the owner returned, the laptop was safely in the possession of her friend, but the bag had been stolen. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred on 10/29/09 between 7:20 PM and 7:30 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: The victim in this case was concerned about her laptop to the point she made arraignments for the security of her laptop. She was not as concerned about her bag and its contents; creating an opportunity for a thief to commit this crime. Don't allow a thief to earn his or her livelihood at your expense; be concerned about all of your property. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A red Samsung mobile phone was stolen after it was left on a desk located on the 6th floor for approximately five minutes. Loss value: $90.00. Occurred on 10/28/09 between 7:00 PM and 7:05 PM. RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 2001 San Jacinto Theft: A camera bag containing a Sony Handycam HDR-HC7 camcorder and accessories as well as a bag containing a Sunpak 7001 DX tripod were stolen when they were left in a 1st floor hallway. Loss value: $1,300.00. Occurred between 10/27/09 at 8:30 PM and 10/28/09 at 8:00 AM. 1800 Guadalupe Leaving the Scene of Collision / Driving While Intoxicated: A UT police officer observed a dark blue Chevrolet pick-up truck strike a Jeep Cherokee. The collision was caused by the fact the truck was driving the wrong way on a one-way roadway. The non-UT driver of the pick-up truck was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 10/29/09 at 12:35 AM. 2600 Guadalupe Disorderly Conduct (Abuse Language) / Disorderly Conduct (Fights with Another in a Public Place): A non-UT subject approached a male student and a female student who were engaged in a personal and private discussion. The subject began to ask the students general questions about what they were doing. One of the students asked the subject to leave them alone. The subject continued to loiter around the students. When the students began to walk away, the subject yelled out a verb and pronoun that is best not repeated. The subject then approached the students and acted in a manner that made the students believe the subject was about to attack them so the male student pushed the subject to the ground. The subject then began to engage the male student in a fight. At one point during the fracas the student caught the subject's thumb with his teeth when the subject attempted to punch the student in the face. Occurred on 10/29/09 at 4:53 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: The students in this case did a great job of stating their wish and taking action to avoid a conflict. They told the subject to leave them alone and to go away. When the subject did not do as they wished, the students left the area. To further avoid conflict, if a subject begins to follow you after you have left a potentially hostile area, then simply run away. If the subject begins to chase you, call out for help. You should always have a cell phone with you so you have quick access to 9-1-1. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 15 alarm calls, 1 fire alarm activation, 1 suspicious package report, 1 water leak, 2 unsecured door reports, 1 welfare concern report and 1 EMS call between 10/28/09 and 10/29/09. 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/ Emergency Text Message Service The University of Texas at Austin and its police department are responsible for notifying faculty, staff, and students of emergency situations (e.g., inclement weather, building evacuations, campus closures, etc.). The University employs a wide variety of tools to make sure everyone on campus is informed during an emergency event—including text messaging. In order to accomplish emergency text messaging more effectively, the University is collecting cell phone numbers from members of our campus community. Effective August 26, 2009, this database of cell phone numbers will be used for emergency text messages. Please complete the form at http://www.utexas.edu/cellphonealert so you will become an integral part of this important emergency notification system and help the university to achieve the highest standards of campus and community safety. Your cell phone number will not be used for any other purpose. If you require any additional information regarding this service, please contact Campus Safety and Security at (512) 471-5767. 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. 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 cover 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 To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
