Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Friday, 07/25/14 and Monday, 07/28/14. BURDINE HALL, 2505 University Theft: A white Scott road bike was stolen while it was “secured” with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the east side of the building. Loss value: $770.00. Occurred on 07/25/14 between 8:25 AM and 9:45 AM. FACILITIES COMPLEX BUILDING 7, 1300 Manor Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was reported as loitering near the building which was closed to the public. The subject was unsure of his location, where he had come from or where he was headed. The only thing he was sure of was that he had consumed beer. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a physical danger to himself. Occurred on 07/26/14 at 10:26 PM. JAMAIL TEXAS SWIMMING CENTER, 1900 Red River Theft: A black backpack containing five spiral notebooks, a pack of paper and a journal was stolen when it was left unattended on the timer’s table located on the pool deck during a swim meet. A video surveillance system captured an image of the suspect, who was described as a black male in his 40’s and wearing an orange polo shirt, khaki pants and sunglasses. Loss value: $10.00. Occurred on 07/26/14 at 6:50 PM. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, 2504-A Whitis Reckless Damage: Three film camp participants attempted to make a purchase from a vending machine. When their coins became trapped in the coin slot, they felt the best course of action was to tip the machine back and forth which they continued to do until gravity took their efforts over. It is unknown if the coins became dislodge as the coin slot was now under the machine. Not knowing what else to do, the camp participants went back to their camp. Damage: A lot more than the cost of a soda-pop. Occurred on 07/24/14 at 2:09 PM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Graffiti: A black indelible marker was used to write a word on a drain pipe located on the east side of the dormitory. Removal cost: $40.00. Discovered on 07/28/14 at 12:11 AM. TRINITY PARKING GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Theft: An employee with UT’s Parking and Transportation Services placed a wheel immobilizer on the wheel of a parked Dodge Ram pick-up truck for excessive parking fines. When the employee checked on the vehicle later that day, she observed the wheel immobilizer, the wheel and the vehicle were all missing. Since a vehicle theft report was not made by the owner, it is assumed the owner stole the wheel immobilizer. Loss value: $300.00. Occurred on 07/26/14 between 6:58 PM and 9:15 PM. UNION BUILDING, 2308 Whitis Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject as reported as sleeping on the floor during an event in the 2nd floor ballroom. The subject, who was not part of the event, was awakened and issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 07/26/14 at 7:58 PM. UNION BUILDING, 2308 Whitis Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT Staff member reported a non-UT subject was using a 2nd floor restroom for “grooming” purposes. At the direction of the building management, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted form the area. Occurred on 07/26/14 at 8:07 PM. UNION BUILDING, 2308 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning (X2): Two non-UT subjects were found sleeping on the ground on the east side of the building. Both subjects were awakened and issued written criminal trespass warning citations before being escorted form the area. Occurred on 07/27/14 at 7:26 AM. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found sleeping against the east exterior wall of the building. The subject was awakened with a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the area. Occurred on 07/27/14 at 3:38 AM. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Theft: The UT Police received notification that a bicycle theft was occurring at the southwest corner of the building. Responding officers were able to locate the bicycle in the 300 block of Lamar as it was being operated by a non-UT subject. When stopped, the subject stated he bought the bike form a guy on Guadalupe Street and that he “knew the bike was hot, but didn’t realize how hot” until the police stopped him. Recovery value: $630.00. Occurred on 07/27/14 at 2:17 PM. 2100 Guadalupe Public Intoxication: A UT student. Who was under the age of 21, was found passed out in the back seat of a Toyota 4-door that was pulled over for a traffic stop. When awakened, the student, could not provide the name of the driver of the Toyota. The driver, another UT student, stated he was a designated driver for a party that was held on a rented boat at a near-by lake. The previously unconscious student was checked by Austin-Travis County EMS before her friend was summoned to the scene to take care, custody and control of her. Occurred on 07/25/14 at 11:49 PM. 1700 Lavaca Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: During a traffic stop for operating a motor vehicle at night without headlamps, a non-UT subject, who was under the age of 21, was identified as a passenger in the vehicle. The under-age, non-UT subject was found to have previously consumed alcoholic beverages. Occurred on 07/26/14 at 2:55 AM. 1800 San Jacinto Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed passed out on a bus stop bench. When awakened, the subject stated he was from New Zealand but was currently living in Hong Kong. The subject was not sure where he currently was located and admitted to having consumed “too much” alcohol. The subject’s confession was supported by several factors, the least of which was the russet discoloration on the back of his trousers. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 07/26/14 at 3:30 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 58 Alarm Reports, 3 “Police Help” Call Box Activations, 23 Traffic Violations, 1 Accidental Damage report, 13 Public Assist Requests, 4 Unsecured Door Reports, 1 Medical Emergency Report and 6 Suspicious Activity Reports between 07/25/14 and 07/28/14. 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 π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
