Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 11/25/09 and Monday, 11/30/09. ****Theft Stat Countdown**** We are 06 reported thefts from tying the lowest theft rate we have had in four years. There are 32 days left in 2009. While reviewing today's Campus Watch entries, keep in mind a burglary of motor vehicle is not listed as a theft. While a theft did occur during the burglary, a burglary of motor vehicle is a whole different category of crime. Our goal is always to prevent all thefts, but it sure would be a nice end to the calendar year knowing we had the lowest theft rate in four years. Let's all do our part to prevent thefts. Make sure you keep your office or dorm room door closed and locked. Mark your property with your state issued driver's license number. Use a quality u-lock and a cable lock to secure your bicycle. Be sure to report suspicious activity to the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441. Finally, never, ever leave your property unattended. CENTENNIAL PARK, 1620 Red River Criminal Trespass Warning / Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was found camping under a bridge located on the south side of the park. The subject was found to have two outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for blocking a sidewalk and for a pedestrian crossing the road in the middle of the block. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was also issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 11/28/09 at 5:30 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Criminal Trespass Warning (2 counts): Two non-UT subjects were found inside the closed stadium. One of the two stated they were taking pictures of stadium. That subject also stated they had asked a “professor†if it was okay to enter the stadium. The “professor's†answer was “No.†The two subjects decided to enter the closed stadium anyway. They should have listened to the “â€professor†as they each received a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 11/30/09 at 1:17 AM. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: An orange drawstring bag and a black racquet ball racquet case, each containing various items were stolen when they were left on the floor outside of a racquet ball court. The bag and case were later found inside a racquet ball court. The contents of the bag and case appeared to have been rifled through. $82 in cash was stolen from a wallet that was inside the bag and $15 in cash was stolen from a wallet that was inside the bag. Loss value: $97.00. Occurred on 11/25/09 between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. JACKSON GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES BUILDING, #10 East Mall Graffiti (4 counts): Blue and black markers were used to write illegible words on the walls located inside a total of four men's restrooms located on the 2nd floor, 3rd floor and 5th floor of the building. Removal cost: $100.00. Discovered on 11/26/09 at 8:05 AM. JACKSON GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES BUILDING, #10 East Mall Burglary of Coin Operated Machine (10 counts): An unknown tool was used to pry open the door to several feminine hygiene product dispensers located in a total of 10 different female restrooms located on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th floor of the building. At the time of the report, it was unknown how much money and product had been stolen from each machine. Repair cost: $250.00. Discovered on 11/26/09 at 8:20 AM. JESSE H. JONES HALL, 721 East Dean Keeton Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found in a basement level lounge when the building was closed to the public. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 11/26/09 at 5:54 PM. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Burglary of Habitation: A white Apple MacBook laptop computer and a Toshiba Satellite A105 laptop computer were stolen from a 4th floor dormitory room while the occupants of the room went down stairs to prepare food in the dormitories kitchen. The room's occupants believed they had locked the dormitory room door when they left, but discovered the door unlocked when they returned. Loss value: $2,200.00. Occurred on 11/28/09 between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM. MAIN BUILDING, #1 South Mall Theft: A backpack, a laptop computer and books were left unattended on a reading room table located inside the Life Sciences Library while the owner used the restroom. When the owner returned, the backpack containing a Motorolla cellular telephone and a set of keys had been stolen. Loss value: $110.00. Occurred on 11/25/09 between 11:30 AM and 11:40 AM. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 510 East 23rd Street Burglary of a Building: An unknown subject(s) entered a 2nd floor office and stole a white Apple MacBook laptop computer from a desk located inside the room. Loss value: $1,500.00. Occurred between 11/24/09 at 5:45 PM and 11/25/09 at 9:00 AM. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 510 East 23rd Street Burglary of a Building: An envelope containing $159.78 was stolen from a desk located inside a secured 1st floor office. Loss value: $159.78. Occurred between 11/24/09 at 1:00 PM and 11/25/09 at 10:00 AM. PHARMACY BUILDING, 2409 University Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found laying on a couch watching television in a 2nd floor lounge reserved for use by pharmacy students. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 11/26/09 at 4:15 PM. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Assist Outside Agency: Two non-UT subjects were reported as possibly being intoxicated while on the courtyard of the building. The subjects were found crossing Guadalupe Street. Neither subject was found to be intoxicated. One of the two did have a noticeable gimp as a result of a knee injury. That subject was also found to have two outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for theft and pedestrian in the roadway. Occurred on 11/25/09 at 6:35 PM. UNIVERSITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 2200 East 6th Street Graffiti: Black paint and white paint were used to draw images and write a word on a “No Trespassing†sign located on the south side of the property. Removal cost: $40.00. Discovered on 11/27/09 at 2:41 AM. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning (4 counts): Four non-UT subjects were found loitering on the east side of the building while asking pedestrians for money. Each subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 11/29/09 at 3:25 PM. WOOLDRIDGE HALL, 600 West 24th Street Theft: A silver colored Apple MacBook Pro was stolen when it was left in an unsecured 1st floor office. The owner of the laptop left the door to the office closed but unlocked. When he returned to his office, he discovered the door closed and locked. Loss value: $2,300.00. Occurred on 11/25/09 between 11:45 AM and 12:45 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: I guess some thieves have respect for another's property. In this case, the victim left the door unlocked and discovered the door locked when he returned to find his computer stolen. Had the victim locked the door and not the thief, then the theft probably would not have happened. Always lock your door – even if you will only be gone for a few minutes. 2400 San Antonio Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed stumbling and falling down while attempting to walk. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage top the point Austin-Travis County EMS needed to transport the subject to a local hospital for the treatment of alcohol poisoning. Occurred on 11/27/09 at 4:19 PM. 200 West 24th Street Assist Outside Agency: A UT student reported discovering his stolen moped in the motorcycle parking spaces. The student had reported his moped as stolen from his off-campus apartment complex on 11/04/09. The moped was verified as belonging to the student. The Austin Police Department was notified regarding the discovery of the moped as the theft report was made to that agency. Recovery value: $1,100.00. Occurred on 11/25/09 at 10:26 PM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 64 alarm calls, 3 fire alarm activations, 5 public assist requests, 3 suspicious activity reports, 1 suspicious odor report and 20 unsecured door reports between 11/25/09 and 11/30/09. 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. 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. You may also direct comments to Officer William Pieper at 512-232-9638 or by e-mail at photocop@mail.utexas.edu. Prepared by WRP To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
