Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 03/26/10 and Monday, 03/29/10. Featured Service: 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. AT&T CONFERNCE CENTER, 1900 University Ave Burglary of Coin-Operated Machine: A staff member discovered a coin-operated machine inside the first floor women's restroom has been forced open. During the investigation the officer was unable to determine if any product was missing. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Discovered on: 3-29-10, at 1:33 PM. CENTENNIAL PARK, 1620 Red River Graffiti: A word and numbers were discovered spray painted in various colors onto a retaining wall located on the south portion of the property. Estimated damaged: $500.00. Discovered on: 3-29-10, at 9:26 PM. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Possession of Controlled Substance / Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A UT staff member found a black purse containing a credit card and a clear baggie that contained a green leafy substance the staff member recognized as marijuana. During the investigation, the officer inventoried the purse and discovered a broken glass pipe that contained marijuana residue as well a yellow and blue pill. The pills were later identified as: Hydrocodone and Xanax. Charges to be filed. Occurred on: 3-30-10, at 1:30 AM. PARLIN HALL, #2 South Mall Burglary: A MacBook laptop computer was stolen from a secured second floor office. Loss value: $1,000.00. Occurred between: 3-25-10 and 3-29-10. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member reported the locking device and drawer to a locker located on the 6th floor had been damaged. Estimated damage: $10.00. Reported on 3-29-10. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A UT student reported two textbooks were stolen from her secured locker located on the third floor. Loss value: $50.00. Occurred between: 3-24-10 and 3-29-10. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A red KHS mountain bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the northeast portion of the building after being secured with a U-shaped lock. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred between 3-12-10, and 3-29-10. UNIVERISITY POLICE BUILDING, 2201 Robert Dedman Dr. Harassment: A UT student reported receiving harassing and annoying emails from an unknown subject. The student went on to report the emails were sent to his friends as well. Reported on: 3-29-10. UNIVERSITY TEACHING CENTER, 105 West 21st Street Criminal Mischief / Graffiti: A chalk inscription and an ink drawing were discovered inside a stairwell between the 1st and 2nd floor. Estimated Damage: $100.00. Occurred between: 3-24-10 and 3-30-10. WOOLRIDGE HALL, 600 West 24th Street Graffiti: A UT Police Officer discovered letters spray painted in several locations around the building. Estimated damage: $150.00. Occurred between: 3-7-10 and 3-30-10. 2000 BLOCK SPEEDWAY Theft: A white colored Mercier road bicycle was stolen after being attached to a pole, located along the east curb line, with a U-shaped lock. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred between: 3-26-10 and 3-27-10. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 15 Alarm Calls, 2 Fire Alarm calls, 2 Suspicious Activity Reports, 3 EMS calls, 1 Welfare call, and 4 Unsecure Door Reports between 03/29/10 and 03/30/10. 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
