Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 03/24/10 and Thursday, 03/25/10. * * * * * ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE From APD* * * * * Auto Thieves Targeting Fitness Center Parking Lots In the last few weeks, Austin Police Department Auto Theft Interdiction detectives have seen a rise of auto thefts in fitness center parking lots throughout Austin. Victims are placing personal items such as car keys and purses in their lockers and are leaving the lockers unlocked while working out. Thieves are then stealing these items from the unlocked lockers and stealing vehicles parked in the fitness center parking lots. It only takes seconds for a thief to steal your car and your identity. Most of these crimes could have been prevented if drivers would take the few extra moments to lock their belongings, lock their vehicles and take their keys. ALMETRIS DUREN HALL, 2624 Whitis Ave Theft: A green colored mountain bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the northeast portion of the building after being secured with a self-locking cable lock. Loss value: $50.00. Occurred between: 3-24-10, and 3-25-10. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS COMPLEX, 2504-B Whitis Ave Theft: A black Sony handheld camera was reported stolen from inside a secured first floor office. Loss value: $300.00. Occurred between: 3-20-10 and 3-21-10. LITTLEFIELD FOUNTAIN, 300 Block West 21st Street Suspicious Activity: An unknown subject approached a UT student and asked him for change. The subject informed the student that he was an athlete, and would meet him at an off campus location to return the money that he was being given. The subject received a small amount of money, but never met up with the good hearted student. The unknown subject was described as: Black male, 6'-2â€, heavy set. The subject was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. Occurred on: 3-25-10, at 6:40 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: The description given by the student matches the description of the subject that was identified the other night. If you are approached by a subject asking for money, simply walk away and notify the police. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 510 East 23rd Street Theft: Three unknown subjects approached a vender's vehicle and removed a case of beer. The victim followed the suspects and notified UTPD. When the suspects realized they were being followed, they put the beer down and left the area in separate directions. Officers searched the area and were unable to locate them. The unknown subjects were described as: Black male, short cropped hair, wearing a white shirt. Hispanic male, 5'-9â€, close cropped hair, wearing a white shirt and blue jeans. No description was given on the third subject. The victim was able to recover the case of beer. Occurred on: 3-25-10, at 5:00 PM. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A black Apple iPhone was reported stolen after being left unattended on a bench outside the library. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred between 3-24-10 and 3-25-10. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A UT student reported his textbook was stolen after being left unattended on top of a desk while he went to a different floor. Loss value: $50.00. Occurred on 3-25-10, between 7:40 PM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 21 Alarm Calls, 2 Suspicious Activity Reports, 1 Welfare call, and 3 Unsecure Door Reports between 03/25/10 and 03/26/10. 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
