Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Friday, 06/20/14 and Monday, 06/23/14. FRANK DENIUS FIELDS, 2300 Red River Graffiti: Yellow spray paint was used to write an illegible word on the perimeter fencing located on the west side of the property. Repair cost: $100.00. Discovered on 06/20/14 at 5:27 PM. GATES DELL COMPUTER CENTER, 2317 Speedway Theft: A pair of white Google Glasses was stolen when the glasses were left in an unsecured cabinet located in a 6th floor office. Loss value: $1,500.00. Occurred on 06/20/14 between 9:00 AM and 12 Noon. GATES DELL COMPUTER CENTER, 2317 Speedway Theft: A black Apple iPad touch was stolen when it was left on a desk in a 5th floor office. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred on 06/20/14 between 12 midnight and 12 noon. L. THEO BELMONT HALL, 2109 San Jacinto Theft: A black SE Drift single speed bicycle was stolen while it was “secured” with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the west side of the building. During the time frame of the theft, the owner observed a subject loitering around the bicycle rack. When the owner returned to where he last saw his bicycle, he discovered nothing more than his cut cable lock. The owner described the subject he had seen as a black male with facial hair and wearing a visor with a blue light affixed to the brim of the visor. Loss value: $350.00. Occurred on 06/21/14 between 10:45 PM and 11:15 PM. PENICK-ALLISON TENNIS CENTER, 1701 Trinity Theft: A UT staff member observed two unknown subjects loading various pieces of scrap metal into a white Ford Ranger pick-up truck. The staff member left the area to report the incident to his supervisor who then called the police department. The two subjects and the pick-up truck were gone when the officers arrived. One of the subjects was described as a white male in his 50’s, 5’11” and 155 pounds with black and grey hair and wearing a blue plaid shirt. The other subject was described as a white female in her 40’s with blonde hair (in a ponytail), 5’6” and 160 pounds and was wearing a dark blue t-shirt and white shorts. Reported on 06/21/14 at 2:01 PM. PERRY-CASTAÑEDA LIBRARY, 201 East 21st Street Theft: A cellular telephone charger was stolen when it was left unattended by a computer in the 2nd floor computer lab. The owner left the charger to use the facilities. Loss value: $25.00. Occurred on 06/20/14 between 7:05 PM and 7:30 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Did you notice the time frames of the above theft cases? For the most part, they happened within a few hours and during the daytime. Many think their property is not a susceptible to theft during the daytime. I don’t know of many who prefer to work nights – thieves are not much different. They will work day time hours if we let them. Keep your property with you or locked up at all times; day and night. Also, if you see someone wandering around your building or looking in places they shouldn’t be, we recommend you provide good customer service by asking if you can help them. Often times, that is all it takes to get a thief to move to another building. PERRY-CASTAÑEDA LIBRARY, 201 East 21st Street Theft: A grey Diamondback Podium One bicycle was stolen while it was “secured” with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the north side of the library. Loss value: $400.00. Occurred on 06/22/14 between 12 Noon and 3:00 PM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Sexual Assault: UTPD received a report of a sexual assault in the early morning hours of 6/21/14. The incident occurred at the San Jacinto Residence Hall. All three individuals involved knew each other, and the two suspects have been cooperating with the investigation. There was and is no ongoing threat to campus as the investigation continues. Reported on 06/21/14 at 3:43 AM. The university's top priority is student safety, and all reports of assault are investigated thoroughly. Please report any assaults to UTPD at 512-471-4441. Crime Prevention Tip: The RAD program is a 12-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that cover assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ SUTTON HALL, 305 Inner Campus Drive Theft: A black Trek 820 bicycle was stolen while it was “secured” with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the northeast side of the building. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred on 06/20/14 between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: I often use quotation marks around the word “secured” in a bicycle theft case. This is because I do not see cable locks as actually securing bicycle in Austin. Texas. Many of the bicycle thieves in Austin, Texas can cut through a cable lock in just seconds. If you want to secure your bicycle we recommend at a minimum the use of a quality u-lock. 1800 Guadalupe Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed staggering and using a street light pole more for balance than illumination prior to crossing Guadalupe Street in defiance of on-coming vehicles. The subject was stopped as he was trying to “hitch-hike” a ride from patrons of a cab. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 06/22/14 at 2:45 AM. 1500 Red River Public Intoxication: A UT Staff member was observed having a difficult time managing the effects of gravity as he attempted to walk between a construction zone and the roadway. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be a danger to himself. In lieu of arrest, a friend was summoned to the scene to take care, custody and control of the wayfaring ETOH consumer. Occurred on 06/21/14 at 2:06 AM. 2300 Robert Dedman Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject as reported as standing upright with his pants down. The reporting person did not believe the subject was doing anything “perverted” and believed he was simply “rearranging himself.” The subject as issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from campus. Occurred on 06/21/14 at 11:50 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 55 Alarm Reports, 2 Fire Alarm Activations,10 Suspicious Activity Reports, 7 Unsecured Door Reports, 1 Found Property Report, 23 Traffic Violations, 1 Collision Report, 1 Animal Bite Report, 3 Medical Emergency Reports and 11 Public Assist Reports between 06/20/14 and 06/23/14. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
