Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Monday, 02/22/10 and Tuesday, 02/23/10. ARTHUR P. WATSON'S HOUSE, 500 East 18th Street Criminal Mischief: Three greenhouse windows were broken out of the greenhouse located on the west side of the property. Repair cost: $400.00. Occurred between 02/10/10 and 02/22/10 at 4:18 PM. FACILITIES COMPLEX BUILDING. 6, 1301 East Dean Keeton Graffiti: Black paint was used to write words and draw a symbol on an exterior wall of the building. Removal cost: $50.00. Discovered on 02/23/10 at 6:45 AM. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATION CENTER. (BLDG. B), 2504 Whitis Burglary of Coin Operated Machine (2 counts): An unknown object was used to pry the doors open to the feminine hygiene product vending machines located inside the women's restrooms on the 3rd floor and 4th floor. At the time of the report, the amount of product and cash stolen from the machine was not known. Repair cost: $100.00. Discovered on 02/23/10 at 5:19 AM. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as soliciting cigarettes form people at the Spanish Oaks Terrance. The subject was stopped while indeed asking people for cigarettes. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 02/23/10 at 12:54 AM. PERRY-CASTENEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A black backpack containing 6 music CDs was stolen when the backpack was placed on the ground next to a 1st floor computer station where the owner was tutoring another student. Loss value: $90.00. Occurred on 02/22/10 between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM. PHARMACY BUILDING, 2409 University Burglary of Coin Operated Machine (4 counts): An unknown object was used to pry the doors open to the feminine hygiene product vending machines located inside the women's restrooms on the 2nd floor, 3rd floor, 4th floor and 5th floor. At the time of the report, the amount of product and cash stolen from the machine was not known. Repair cost: $200.00. Occurred between 02/19/10 at 5:00 Pm and 02/22/10 at 8:45 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: In my experience, these thieves who break into these machines are male. We call seeing a male go into a female restroom a clue. If you happen to see such a clue, call us at 512-471-4441. Unless you plan on carrying this tip with you everywhere on campus, please program your cell phone with the dispatcher's number. PRATHER HALL DORMITORY, 305 East 21st Street Theft: An orange Trek bicycle was stolen while it was “secured†with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the west side of the dormitory. Loss value: $350.00. Occurred between 02/19/10 at 9:00 PM and 02/22/10 at 11:00 PM. RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 2001 San Jacinto Theft: An unidentified male subject ran by a UT student and grabbed the wallet form the student's hand and continued to run south on San Jacinto. The wallet contained a UT ID card and $20 in cash. The suspect was described as a male, approximately 6'2†tall wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt, black shorts and black tennis shoes. Loss value: $25.00. Occurred on 02/22/10 at 7:53 PM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Theft: A black Schwinn bicycle was stolen while it was “secured†with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located by the dormitory. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred between 02/18/10 at 4:00 PM and 02-21-10 at 6:30 PM. UNIVERSITY TEACHING CENTER, 105 West 24th Street Indecent Exposure: A UT student reported seeing a suspicious male subject sit down in a hallway chair located on the south side of the 3rd floor. The subject then proceeded to pull his pants down and perform an act of self gratification. The student left the area and called the police after seeing the subject walking on the 1st floor. The subject was described as a white male in his 50's with long grey hair and wearing “scruffy†blue jeans, a t-shirt and a jacket. Occurred on 02/22/10 at approximately 5:15 PM. Crime Prevention TIP: This is the second such case at UTC in the last three weeks. Please be mindful of your surroundings and if you see such activity, do not hesitate, call the police immediately. You can call 9-1-1 or the main UT Police Dispatch Number at 512-471-4441. 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, 1 Public Assist Request, 2 Suspicious Odor Reports, 1 Malfunctioning Light Report, 2 Motor Vehicle Collision Reports, 2 Medical Emergency Assists and 8 Unsecured Door Reports between 02/22/10 and 02/23/10. To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html 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. 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 covers 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. 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/ 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 WRP To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
