Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Tuesday, 02/16/10 and Wednesday, 02/17/10. PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported being disruptive and making several students nervous. During the investigation, the officers located the subject between the FAC and the UNB. The subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the campus area. Occurred on: 2-17-10 at 2:20 AM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Theft (2 Counts): Two UT students reported the theft of their bicycles. The first victim described his former property as a red and black Huffy mountain bike. The second victim described his property as a black Mongoose mountain bike. Both subjects had secured their property with self-locking cable locks to the bike racks located on the southwest portion of the building. Loss value: $245.00. Occurred between: 2-10-10, and 2-16-10. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Theft: A UT student reported the theft of his white Giant (not the size) mountain bicycle. During the investigation, the officer learned the victim had secured the front tire of the bicycle to the bike rack located on the north side of the building. Upon his return, the victim discovered his property had been “Deboed.†Loss value: $325.00. Occurred between: 2-13-10 and 2-16-10. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Graffiti: Words written white paint were discovered on the east side of the building. Estimated Repair: $50.00. Discovered on: 2-16-10, at 8:30 AM. CRIME PREVENTION TIP OF THE DAY: As you can see there has been an increase in the number of reported bicycle thefts this week. Since January 17, 2010 there have been a total of 12 reported stolen bicycles. The vast majority of the stolen bikes were targeted because they had been secured with a self-locking cable lock. Historically, but sadly, many students look upon the theft of their bicycle as the price for going to school at UT. Together we can reduce the number of stolen bicycles by working as a team. Report any and all suspicious activity you see in or around the bike racks to the UT Police. Help educated your friends or a total stranger with the proper way to secure a bike. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 15 alarm calls, 1 public assist request, 1 suspicious activity report, and 0 unsecured door reports between 02/16/10 and 02/17/10. To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html 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 William R. Pieper at 512-232-9638 or via e-mail to photocop@mail.utexas.edu Prepared by DWH To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
