Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Friday, 04/11/14 and Monday, 04/14/14. ****Austin Police Department Crime Alert**** The Baker Sector of the Austin Police Department (a police district that includes the areas west and north of the UT Campus) 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. CLAUDIA TAYLOR JOHNSON BUILDING, 210 West 6th Street Fighting in a Public Place / Failure to Identify as a Fugitive / Assist Outside Agency: Two non-UT subjects were reported as fighting while on the exterior plaza of the building. One of the two subjects initially provided a fictitious name and date of birth. That subject went on to provide four other fictitious names and dates of birth. Once that subject’s true identity was learned, it was discovered he had 8 – yes 8 outstanding outside agency arrest warrants for traffic violations with a total fine amount of $2,371.80. All of the sudden, the subject’s issue with the other guy didn’t seem to be worth fighting over. Occurred on 04/21/14 at 2:21 AM. COLLECTION DEPOSIT LIBRARY, 1810 Red River Theft: The report of a bicycle theft in progress from the bicycle racks located on the east side of the building was made to the Police Department. The investigation led the officers to an off-campus location where the bicycle was found in the open trunk of a parked Nissan 4-door. The non-UT owner of the Nissan claimed the bicycle belonged to a friend of hers. That claim proved to be untrue as the bicycle was transferred to the trunk of the squad car and the subject was transferred to the back seat of said squad car. Recovery value: $780.00. Occurred on 04/11/14 at 10:05 AM. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Mischief: Two emergency exit signs were knocked from their mounting brackets on the 5th floor of the dormitory. Repair cost: $25.00. Reported on 04/12/14 at 7:10 PM. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Credit Card Abuse: A UT student reported being notified by her credit card company of suspicious charges made at overseas locations with a total purchase of more than 2,100 Euros. The student believes her credit card information was stolen while she was on a Spring Break road trip through Louisiana, Alabama and Florida. Reported on 04/12/14 at 8:30 PM. KINSOLVING DORMITORY, 2605 Whitis Theft: A white Motobecane road bike was stolen while it was “secured” with a chain lock to the bicycle racks located on the west side of the building. Loss value: $220.00. Occurred between 04/06/14 at 11:00 PM and 04/12/14 at 10:00 AM. PERRY-CASTAÑEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A white colored Apple 4S iPhone in a black phone case was stolen when it was left on a desk where the owner napped. Loss value: $115.00. Occurred on 04/11/13 between 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM. STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, 2201 Speedway Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject was reported as throwing soap on the floor and at passing patrons. The subject would not answer the officers’ questions by any other means other than texts. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning citation. The subject nodded that he understood the warning but when directed to leave the campus he texted that he would not leave. After the officers received that text, the subject turned around and placed his hands behind his back without direction. Occurred on 04/12/14 at 9:30 PM. SUTTON HALL, 305 Inner Campus Drive Graffiti: A red pen was used to write words on the back of a stall door located inside a 3rd floor women’s restroom. Repair cost: $35.00. Reported on 04/13/14 at 5:03 PM. UNION BUILDING, 2308 Whitis Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject was found loitering on the plaza while in possession of an alcoholic beverage. The subject was found to have previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning. The subject did not have time to finish his liquid libation prior to being delivered to a place where such drinks are even more restricted. Occurred on 04/13/14 at 4:25 PM. WILL C. HOGG, 120 Inner Campus Drive Theft: Two 6’ long wooden benches were stolen from a 2nd floor hallway. Loss value: $600.00. Occurred between 03/10/14 and 04/08/14. WINSHIP DRAMA BUILDING, 300 East 23rd Street Theft: A silver colored Apple Macbook Pro was stolen when it was left inside a basement level office. Loss value: $650.00. Occurred on 04/12/14 between 6:00 PM and 6:40 PM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 92 Alarm Reports, 1 “Police Help” Callbox Activation, 1 Fire Alarm Activation, 18 Traffic Violations, 25 Public Assist Requests, 3 Unsecured Door Reports, 3 Medical Emergencies, 2 Malfunctioning Light Reports, 6 Found Property Reports, 3 Collisions and 14 Suspicious Activity Reports between 04/11/14 and 04/14/14. 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/
