Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 12-04-09 and Monday, 12-07-09. ****Theft Stat Countdown**** We are 02 reported thefts from tying the lowest theft rate we have had in four years. There are 24 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. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 2110 Speedway Burglary: A black Dell laptop computer, a black Canon camcorder, and a black Canon digital camera were stolen from a secured 6th floor office. Loss value: $1,530.00. Occurred between: 12-03-09, at 8:40 PM and 12-04-09, at 12:01 PM. FRANK ERWIN CENTER, 1701 Red River Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject approached a UT police officer and began asking questions with a slurred accent. The subject was unaware of his surroundings. The subject was with friends and was released into their care. A short time later the same subject was observed stumbling into walls as he attempted to purchase another adult beverage. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 12-04-09, at 8:00 PM. LITTLEFIELD HOUSE, 302 West 24th Street Assist Outside Agency / Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered camping out on the front porch of the LFH. During the investigation, the officers soon learned the subject had an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for a parole violation. The subject was taken into custody for the outstanding Outside Agency arrest warrant and was transported to Central Booking. In addition to the law enforcement actions taken, the subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 12-06-09, at 5:14 PM. MAIN BUILDING, #1 SOUTH MALL Burglary of Coin-Operated Machine: A UT staff member reported discovering a feminine hygiene product dispenser had been pulled off the wall and was laying on the floor inside a third floor women's restroom. During the investigation, the officer located a second machine which had also been pulled from the wall inside a first floor women's restroom. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Est. Damage: $150.00. Occurred between 12-02-09 and 12-04-09. MANOR PARKING GARAGE, 2017 Robert Dedman Dr. Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was seen staggering as he attempted to maintain his navigational beacons, the sidewalk and curb. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. When asked, the subject believed he was inside a parking garage next to a Wendy's restaurant. The non-UT subject did not know where he was coming from or where he was going. He informed the officers that he was a regular. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 12-06-09, at 12:40 AM. 100 BLOCK EAST 21st STREET Disturbance / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT Police Officer observed two UT students talking loudly as they walked along the sidewalk. The officer saw the female student pull away from the male student and walk away. During the investigation, the officer learned the female student had left her keys and identification at an off campus residence hall. The male student was attempting to convince his friend to go and get her property. The officer detected a light to moderate odor of alcohol on the breaths of both students and discovered both students were under the legal age of 21. Both students received referrals to the Dean of Students in lieu of receiving field release citations for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 12-06-09, at 3:48 AM. 200 BLOCK WEST 6th STREET Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member reported an unknown subject struck a light pole hard enough to cause the light bulb to break and the frosted globe to go bounding across the street. The staff member last saw the subject running west towards San Antonio Street. The subject was described as: White male, late 20's, 6'-4â€, 215 pounds. Was last seen wearing dark jeans and a long-sleeve shirt. Loss value: $5.00. Occurred on: 12-07-09, at 2:50 AM. 300 BLOCK EAST 23rd STREET Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was reported passed out on a UT Capital Metro bus. During the investigation, the officers located the subject and had a difficult time wakening the subject up. The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's person and other signs of intoxication. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 12-04-09, at 3:00 PM. 2000 BLOCK RED RIVER Assist Outside Agency: A grey van travelling north when a south bound bicyclist changed lanes and cut off the north bound van. After the collision the bicyclist was transported to a local area hospital. Occurred on: 12-04-09, at 11:30 PM. 2600 BLOCK WHITIS AVE. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT police officer observed a group of UT students attempting to escort an extremely intoxicated UT student. During the investigation, the officers learned the group had been to a local downtown establishment, where one subject had been drinking. The officers learned the UT student was under the legal age of 21. Since the group of friends were willing to take care of their intoxicated friend, the subject was issued a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor then released into their care, custody and control. Occurred on: 12-0509, at 1:55 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: The holidays are quickly approaching. This is the time of the year when the number of auto burglaries increase around shopping malls and shopping centers. Take a few minutes and survey your vehicle. You want to make sure everything is out of sight of the thief. If you can see it, you can be sure the thief can as well. The end of the year means it is time to start submitting your favorite or funny entries for the Best of 2009. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 41 alarm calls, 2 “police Help†call box activations, 1 fire alarm activation, 2 public assist requests, 2 welfare concern reports, and 5 unsecured door reports between 12/04/09 and 12/07/09. 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. You may also direct comments to Officer William Pieper at 512-232-9638 or by e-mail at photocop@mail.utexas.edu. Prepared by DWH To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
