Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Wednesday, 05/07/14 and Thursday, 05/08/14. ****SAFETY ALERT**** Statewide there has been a spike in overdose cases seen in emergency rooms from people smoking the synthetic cannabinoid commonly referred to as K2. In Austin, approximately 30 people this past week have been treated for symptoms of drug overdose. Side effects of its use include; blackouts, seizures and bouts of violence. Medical officials are concerned that the rising ambient temperatures may exacerbate the effects on those under the influence of this drug. ARNO NOWONTY BUILDING, 709 East Martin Luther King Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was reported as “changing clothes” in the bushes located next to the building. The then clothed subject was located and it was determined he had an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for a probation violation. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 05/07/14 at 5:00 PM. UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1616 Guadalupe Theft: A black Trek bicycle was stolen while it was “secured” with a cable lock to a street sign pole located on the east side of the building. The bicycle frame was located behind a near-by brick retaining wall. Both the front and the rear wheels to the bicycle were stolen from the bicycle. Recovery value: $380.00. Loss value: $50.00. Reported on 05/07/14 at 9:34 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 23 Alarm Reports, 8 Traffic Violations, 6 Public Assist Requests, 2 Welfare Concern Reports, 3 Medical Emergency Calls, 2 Collisions, 1 Malfunctioning Light, 2 Unsecured Door Reports and 9 Suspicious Activity Reports between 05/07/14 and 05/08/14. 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/
