Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Wednesday, 04/07/10 and Thursday, 04/08/10. 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. E. P. SCHOCK BUILDING, #6 East Mall Theft: A blue Giant mountain bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the east side of the building after being secured with a self-locking cable lock. Loss value: $1,025.00. Occurred on: 4-07-10, between 8:45 AM and 10:55 AM. GOLDSMITH HALL, #5 West Mall Theft: A blue Schwinn mountain bicycle was reported stolen from the bike racks located on the east side of the building after being secured with a self-locking cable lock. During the investigation, the officer learned the former owner knew about the recommended two-lock locking system but did not implement the recommendation. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred between: 4-05-10 and 4-06-10. JACKSON SCHOOL OF GEOLOGY, #10 East Mall Theft: A yellow and blue Trek 2200 mountain bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the west side of the building after being secured with a self-locking cable lock. Loss value: $500.00. Occurred on: 4-07-10 between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. ROBERT L. MOORE HALL, 2515 Speedway Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT faculty member reported a non-UT subject was inside a 10th floor room talking to himself while showering. The subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the area. Occurred on: 4-07-10, at 12:09 PM. 100 BLOCK EAST 21st STREET Criminal Mischief: Three UT students were seen by a UT Police Officer using chalk to write words on the sidewalk. No charges were filed, however all three subjects were referred to the Dean of Students Office. Occurred on: 4-07-10, at 10:45 PM. 1900 BLOCK SAN ANTONIO Suspicious Person: UT Police Officers observed a known offender riding a red Trek mountain bicycle south on Guadalupe. Prior to being stopped, the subject discarded a pair of wire cutters, which the officers recovered. During the investigation, the officers learned the bicycle did not belong to the subject. The bike was confiscated. Occurred on: 4-07-10, at 5:30 PM. CRIME PREVENTION TIP OF The DAY: Three reported stolen bicycles and one known offender riding a bicycle. There is a common theme here. All of the bicycles were secured with a self-locking cable lock, not sure about the Trek. Cable locks are a very convenient lock to use, it goes around most anything. But cable locks have one fatal flaw, they are very easy to defeat. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 22 Alarm Calls, 1 Suspicious Odor report, and 2 Public Assists, 7 unsecured doors between 04/07/10 and 04/08/10. 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
