Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Monday, 06/6/11 and Tuesday, 06/07/11. NORTH OFFICE BUILDING, 101 East 27th Street Suspicious Activity: An unknown subject approached a UT staff member and began asking probing personal questions in a vain attempt to collect personal information. The staff member refused to answer any questions, but did not have an easy way to exit the area. Once the staff member was able to excuse herself, the police were notified. During the investigation, the officers searched the area with negative results. The unknown subject was described as: White male, 20 years of age, bald, 5’-5”, with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a long sleeve turquoise shirt and jeans. Occurred on: 6-06-11, at 1:23 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: What do you do when someone is asking personal questions that make you feel uncomfortable? Many times we have talked about having a plan of action for every aspect of life and the events we might encounter. This is one of those events. If you can walk away, walk away. If not, use your cellular telephone to contact the police. 200 BLOCK EAST DEAN KEETON Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A UT staff member discovered an unknown subject had siphoned off a quarter tank of gasoline from a UT vehicle. Loss value: $20.00. Occurred between: 6-03-11 and 6-06-11. Crime Prevention Tip: With the high cost of fuel, this type of crime is beginning to make a comeback. A very simple recommendation is to purchase a locking fuel cap. 2200 BLOCK INNER CAMPUS DRIVE Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member discovered an unknown subject or subjects had attempted to remove a portion of a public works art piece. During the investigation, the officers observed a petroleum based lubricant had been applied to a anchoring bolt and one of two spheres had been moved a short distance. Estimated damage: $200.00. Discovered on: 6-06-11, at 11:15 AM. 2600 BLOCK GUADALUPE Driving While Intoxicated: A UT Police Officer observed a black Ford vehicle travelling without its headlamps illuminated run through a red light intersection without stopping. During the traffic investigation, the UT student driver informed the officer that he knew his headlamps were off, but did not see the red light. The officer did notice a very strong odor of alcohol inside the vehicle compartment and a strong odor of alcohol on the driver’s breath. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety test. The driver displayed a number of clues during the tests that indicated he was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 6-07-11, at 1:38 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 25 Alarm Calls, 1 Callbox Alarm, 2 Suspicious Activity Reports, 1 Suspicious Person Report, 1 Burned out Light report, and 8 Unsecured Door Reports between 06/06/11 and 06/07/11. 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 Online property registration. Items with a serial number such as laptops, MP3 players, cell phones, electronics, and bikes are eligible. Registering your property is very helpful in theft investigations and in returning lost property to its rightful owner. Without identifying information, recovering stolen property is virtually impossible. Logon to https://www.utexas.edu/police/property/ to register your property today. 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
