Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 3/04/10 and Friday, 3/05/10. BRACKENRIDGE FIELD LABORATORY, 2907 Lake Austin Blvd. Theft: A Hewlett Packard Mini laptop was reported stolen from an unsecured 1st floor classroom. During the investigation, the officer learned the classroom had been left unattended while the students were conducting experiments in another part of the building. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred on: 3-03-10, between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. CLARK FIELD, 1900 San Jacinto Theft: An Espirit jacket and passport were stolen after being left unsecured and unattended. During the investigation, the officer learned the owner had been playing soccer. Loss value: $25.00. Occurred on: 2-27-10 between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. LITTLEFIELD DORMITORY, 201 West Dean Keeton Assault: A UT staff member reported she and another staff member had gotten into an argument over the proper way to prepare a sandwich and what was considered an appropriate size sandwich with the toppings. When the victim told the suspect that she was going to write down the suspect's name and inform their supervisor. The suspect grabbed the victim's wrist causing the hand to go numb. The suspect left the area prior to the arrival of the police officers. Charges are pending. Occurred on: 3-4-10, at 4:02 PM. SANCHEZ BUILDING, 1912 Speedway Harassment: A UT staff member reported receiving a number of telephone calls from a company looking for another UT employee. The company continued to attempt to contact the staff member after being told to stop. Occurred on: 3-4-10, at 1:25 PM. Spring Break Safety Tips With Spring Break rapidly approaching, it is time to start looking at safety and security tips pertaining to Spring Break activities. I would like to start this series of tips with a very specific tip. - Prepare your residence for your Spring Break absence. - Make sure you have your mail held at the post office and your newspaper delivery suspended. - Check out an electric timer from the police department. A timer can be used to turn your interior lights on and off. This gives the impression your home is occupied. - Make sure your lawn, if you have one, is mowed and edged before you leave. An unkempt lawn is an indication no one is at home. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 22 Alarm Calls 1 fire alarm call, 3 Suspicious Activity Reports, and 1 unsecured door report, between 03/04/10 and 3/05/10. 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 Darrell Halstead at 512-232-9634 or via e-mail to darrell.halstead@austin.utexas.edu Prepared by DWH To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
