Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Monday, 11/22/10 and Tuesday, 11/23/10. BRAZOS PARKING GARAGE, 200 East Martin Luther King Blvd Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A UT Police Officer detected the odor of burning marijuana. During the investigation, the officer located a UT student sitting on a step smoking from a glass pipe. The odor of burning marijuana got stronger as the officer approached the student. When the student realized a UT Police Officer was standing beside him, he handed the officer the glass pipe explaining he did not need “it” any longer. During the investigation, the officers located two clear plastic baggies containing a green leafy substance that later tested positive for Marijuana. The officers issued the subject two field release citations for Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Occurred on: 11-23-10, at 6:59 PM. MOORE-HILL DORMITORY, 214 East 21st Street Theft: A UT student reported the theft of her leather Brooks Saddle seat from her bicycle. During the investigation, the officer learned the seat had been attached to the bicycle which was secured to a bike rack located on the south side of the building. Loss value: $90.00. Occurred on: 11-22-10, between 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM. PARKING LOT 23, 1800 Red River Graffiti: Words written in purple spray paint were discovered along the south curb line of the parking lot. Estimated loss: $150.00. Discovered on: 11-23-10, at 6:19 AM. SUTTON HALL, 210 West 21st Street Graffiti: Words written in black magic marker were discovered inside a second floor men’s restroom. Estimated loss: $100.00. Discovered on: 11-23-10, at 4:57 AM. 2700 BLOCK GUADALUPE Suspicious Person: Two UT students reported being approached by an unknown subject as they were heading back to their dormitory. While waiting for the traffic light to change, a Middle Eastern male approached them and tried to start up a conversation with them. He began asking personal questions and wanted to know where they were going. As so as the light changed and it was safe to cross the street, both students took off running to the dormitory where they notified the police. Officers searched the area with negative results. The unknown subject was described as: Middle Eastern male, 20 to 25 years of age, short black hair with sideburns. Subject was last seen wearing a yellow Polo shirt and black shorts. Occurred on: 11-23-10, at 2:12 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: Both of these students did a great job in quickly reporting the suspicious person. Neither student engaged the subject in conversation, and were able to notice the type of clothes as well as other features that they provided to the officers. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: Thanksgiving Weekend, for most of us it is a weekend of football, football, and Black Friday shopping sales. For law enforcement, Thanksgiving Weekend marks the beginning of the Holiday Theft Season. The University of Texas Police Department would like to remind you that the thieves are not taking a break; they are watching for their opportunity to make you their next victim. This Friday plan on not leaving holiday packages visible inside your vehicle. Lock them inside the trunk, or take them home. Pickpockets will be out in the malls. Ladies keep your purse closed and close to your body. Gentleman, your wallet is also a target, place a rubber band around your wallet, the friction will make it very hard for a thief to pick your pocket. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 15 Alarm Calls, 1 Medical Emergency Assist, 3 Suspicious Activity Report, 2 Public Assist Requests, 1 Call Box Activation, and 2 Unsecured Door Reports between 11/22/10 and 11/23/10. To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html Are you a Fan of the University of Texas Police Department? Come join us on Face Book at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/utaustinpolice 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
