Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Wednesday, 04/13/11 and Thursday, 04/14/11. ***** ADMINISTRATIVE ALERT MESSAGE ***** UTPD is asking the community for help in identifying a suspect in an early Sunday morning burglary case. A female student reported waking up to a man on her bed in her Moore-Hill dorm room shortly after 3:00 am on April 10, 2011. The suspect was described as an Asian male, with short straight black hair wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts. Anyone with information pertaining to this burglary or the identification of the suspect in the case is asked to contact UTPD at 471-4441 or Criminal Investigations Unit Sergeant Chris Bonnet at 232-9639. National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. This week is a special week for us here at The University of Texas Police Department. It’s National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Introduced to Congress by the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International in 1991, National Public Safety Telecommunications Week is the second full week of April each year. This week is dedicated to public safety telecommunicators who aid in providing emergency assistance to citizens everywhere. Dispatching is a stress filled and intense way to make a living. Believe, me I’ve done it and it takes a very special individual to be a dispatcher. They need to be masterful multitaskers, handling emergency 911 calls, dispatching officers, ambulance and fire departments and answering regular non-emergency calls all at the same time. They need to be kind, caring and sympathetic as often times when a person calls 911 it is one of the worst days of their lives. Dispatchers are the vital link to emergency services that can help us when we need them most. Dispatchers have an awesome responsibility and play a vital role in keeping the students, staff and faculty safe at the University of Texas. Not many can do this job so if you know a dispatcher or if you come into contact with one this week let them know you appreciate their hard work and dedication. ERWIN SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER, 1701 Red River Theft: A black Apple IPod and headphones were reported stolen after being left unsecured on a chair inside a 3rd floor staff locker room. Loss value: $80.00. Occurred on: 4-13-11, between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. GOLDSMITH HALL, #5 West Mall Suspicious Person: A UT staff and faculty member reported an unknown subject was observed walking through the building, walking into and out of several studios. When they stopped the subject to ask if he needed any help, the subject asked for directions to the bathroom. The unknown subject then asked for any spare change and a cigarette. Officers searched the area with negative results. The unknown subject was described as: Black male, 5’-10”, thin build and an Afro hairstyle. The subject was last seen wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, purple vest and blue jeans. Occurred on: 4-13-11, at 8:52 AM. GREGORY GYM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A black Apple iPhone and UT ID card were reported stolen after being left unattended next to the basketball courts while the victim’s attention was elsewhere. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred on: 4-13-11, between 7:40 PM and 8:05 PM. GREGORY GYM, 2101 Speedway Theft / Fraud: A black Droid cellular telephone and a UT ID card were reported stolen after being left unsecured on top of a bleacher seat next to the basketball courts. During the investigation, the officer learned the victim’s UT ID was used to make several unauthorized purchases after it had been reported stolen. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred on: 4-13-11, between 5:15 PM and 6:00 PM. GREGORY GYM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A black Apple iPhone with a black case was reported stolen after it was removed from a closed backpack. During the investigation, the officer learned the backpack had been left unattended next to the basketball court. Loss value: $400.00. Occurred on: 5:15 PM and 6:00 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Ok I don't know how else to phrase this folks, so here we go. There is a thief inside Gregory Gym. For those of you who don't like your current Apple iPhones, HTC phones, wallets, credit cards and are not worried about identify theft, please bring all of your personal property with you to Gregory Gym. Don't worry about the signs that have been posted around the gym by the Rec Sports staff members warning you about these thefts, those signs only apply to the students that care about their personal property and are taking precautions to prevent their property from being stolen. LIVING LEARNING CENTER A, 2610 Whitis Ave Theft: A UT student reported he had fallen asleep inside the TV room, and after waking up discovered his black Apple iPhone had been stolen. During the investigation, the officer learned the phone had been left in plain view while it was connected to his laptop computer. Loss value: $450.00. Occurred on: 4-14-11, between 2:40 AM and 3:30 AM. STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING, 100 East Dean Keeton Theft: A pair of white Solo Monster headphones was reported stolen after being left unattended inside an unsecured purse. Loss value: $178.00. Occurred on: 4-08-11. UNIVERSITY TEACHING CENTER, 105 West 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning (2 Counts): A UT Police Officer observed three non-UT subjects riding and doing tricks on BMX style bikes. During the investigation, the officers discovered two of the subjects had been given verbal Criminal Trespass Warnings and failed to heed the warning. Both were issued written Criminal Trespass Warnings and were escorted from the area. Occurred on: 4-13-11, at 4:45 PM. 300 BLOCK EAST 21st STREET Public Intoxication / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student was discovered passed out next to the Cypress Bend Café. The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication. The student had a difficult time holding her head up as she spoke to the officers. The student informed the officers that the current year was “1992” when asked. The student then informed the officers that her date of birth was also “1992”. When asked how old she was, the student stated, “22.” Austin EMS treated the subject at the scene and released her when she refused to be transported to a local area hospital. The student was issued a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and was release to a sober adult. Occurred on: 4-14-11, at 2:45 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 27 Alarm Calls, 2 Suspicious Person Reports, 2 Suspicious Activity Reports, 1 EMS Call, and 2 Unsecured Door Report between 04/13/11 and 04/14/11. 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
