Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Tuesday, 04/08/14 and Wednesday, 04/09/14. ****Austin Police Department Crime Alert**** The Baker Sector of the Austin Police Department is experiencing an increase in auto thefts. 16 out of the 41 auto thefts in Baker this year have been mopeds or scooters. Suspects are likely loading them onto trucks and driving away. The problem area is all around UT Campus and west towards MOPAC in public areas and apartment complexes. It is recommended that owners of these types of vehicles begin locking them up to something just like they would a bicycle if they are going to leave them outside overnight. In 45% of all the auto thefts in Baker sector, keys were used to steal the vehicles. The Austin Police Department would like to remind everyone to never leave your keys in your vehicle and never leave a running vehicle unattended. ****Design Competition**** Okay all of you creative, artistic thinkers – all of you graphic design, advertising and art majors – it’s time to put your iPad mini where your mouth is – oh you don’t have an iPad mini? Here is your chance to add to your resume while winning an Apple iPad mini. The UT Wellness Network is hosting a logo competition for its new BeVocal Program. See attached rules and flyer for the competition. Visit http://www.wellnessnetwork.utexas.edu/wg_bystander.html for more information about the program. ERNEST COCKRELL Jr. HALL, 301 East Dean Keeton Theft: A white Schwinn bicycle was stolen while it was “secured” with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the east side of the building. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred on 04/07/14 between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. MUSIC RECITAL HALL, 2406 Robert Dedman Theft: A black bicycle was stolen while it was left unsecured by the building. Loss value: unknown as the owner did not know the make or model of the bicycle. Occurred on April 2, 2014 between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. WILLIAM RANDOLPH HEARST BUILDING, 2504C Whitis Theft: A black clutch purse containing $25.00 in cash, two identification cards and two credit cards was stolen when it was left in the open front pocket of a backpack that was left inside a 3rd floor room. During the time frame of the theft, a student reported seeing a subject loitering in the area. The subject was described as a black male subject with a medium build, approximately 6’ tall with black and grey hair. The subject was wearing a red plaid shirt and khaki pants. The student asked to help the subject who replied he was getting out of the heat while he waited for a friend. The subject left the area and later returned through a different door. Loss value: $30.00. Occurred on 04/07/14 between 2:05 PM and 8:00 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: I love the observation skills of the student and even more the customer service in asking if the subject need help. We at the police department appreciate the customer service in asking to help people who are wandering or loitering around an office or building. Such offers for assistance send a cue to a would-be thief that the area is monitored and unauthorized people are recognized. I would encourage everyone to provide that level of attention. I would also encourage everyone to note a person’s response to an offer for assistance or to be observant if a subject leaves and then returns. If anything seems unusual about a person’s responses, their behavior or they return after leaving, call the police department. The UT Police Department provides 24 hour service every day of the year. We can be reached at 512-471-4441. Please program that number into your cell phone. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 32 Alarm Reports, 1 “Police Help” Callbox Activation, 4 Traffic Violations, 2 Public Assist Requests, 7 Unsecured Door Reports, 1 Welfare Concern Report, 2 Accidental Damage Reports and 5 Suspicious Activity Reports between 04/08/14 and 04/09/14. 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 William R. Pieper at 512-232-9634 or via e-mail to photocop@mail.utexas.edu Prepared by: Ofc. WR Pieper To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
