Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Tuesday, 04/15/14 and Wednesday, 04/16/14. ****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. JACKSON GEOLOGICAL BUILDING, 2305 Speedway Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject as reported as entering a women’s 5th floor restroom before he was seen loitering and sleeping in a 5th floor student lounge. The subject was located and found to have previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning. Officers escorted the subject to a facility where the gender divisions for restrooms aren’t as confusing. Occurred on 04/15/14 at 9:45 PM. LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON LIBRARY, 2305 Robert Dedman Theft: A camera bag containing a video camera and a Nikon D200 camera with an 18mm to 200 mm telephoto lens was stolen when it was left on the floor next to a table where the owner was seated. The bag and video camera were later found inside a men’s restroom. The Nikon camera and lens had been stolen from the bag. Loss value: $800.00. Occurred on 04/12/14 between 11:30 AM and 11:50 AM. PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, 2304 Whitis Theft: An Apple iPhone was stolen when it was left unattended inside a 1st floor classroom. The owner returned to the classroom five minutes after leaving to find her phone had been stolen. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred on 04/15/14 between 1:40 PM and 1:45 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: In today’s edition of the Campus Watch there were two reported theft cases. In each one, the owner was either in close proximity to their property when it was stolen or had only left it for a few minutes. Thieves are looking for just a second or two of inattention – that is all they need to commit a theft – a second or two. Always keep your property with you and if you need to place a purse, a backpack or a camera bag on the floor next to your table, then place your foot through the shoulder strap; that will make it harder for a thief to drag your bag out from under your nose. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 24 Alarm Reports, 1 “Police Help” Callbox Activation, 1 Fire Alarm Activation, 3 Traffic Violations, 2 Collision Reports, 9 Public Assist Requests, 2 Welfare Concern Reports, 1 Unsecured Door Report, 2 Medical Emergencies, 2 Found Property Reports and 5 Suspicious Activity Reports between 04/15/14 and 04/16/14. 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/
