Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Tuesday, 09/09/14 and Friday, 09/12/14. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, 2110 Speedway Theft: A blue Mongoose Crossway 250 bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the north side of the building. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred on 09/10/14 between 8:00 PM and 9:30 PM. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A black wallet containing an identification card and a debit card was stolen when it was left on the bleachers near the 2nd floor basketball courts. Loss value: $5.00. Occurred on 09/10/14 between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM. JESTER ACADEMIC CENTER, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject was reported as soliciting for food from students. When the subject was located, it was learned he had previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning for the same building. The subject was taken into custody for criminal trespass. Occurred on 09/09/14 at 2:30 PM. JESTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Theft: Several items of clothing were stolen from a dryer located in a 2nd floor laundry room. Loss value: $115.00. Occurred on 09/10/14 between 10:00 AM and 12 noon. Crime Prevention Tip Laundry theft is not all that uncommon. One thing that helps a thief commit such a crime is the lack of attention given to drying clothes. Don’t get me wrong, I am not suggesting each of you sit there and watch your clothes go round and round. Maybe consider combining your laundry time and study time. If you don’t feel comfortable sitting in a laundry room as your clothes get clean and dry, consider sitting in the hallway while you study, read a book, communicate by text or Facebook or Instagram for that matter, invite a friend to go with you – safety in numbers. In any event, stay in the area of your clothes and promptly remove them when they are done – doing that will cut down on wrinkles too. MONCRIEF-NEUHAUS ATHLETIC CENTER, 2015 San Jacinto Criminal Trespass: A UT staff member reported seeing a subject who was known to the staff member as having previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning in the building. The staff member kept the subject in sight until officers stopped the subject on the west side of the building. Upon identifying the subject, officers learned he had previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning. To verify the veracity of the warning, the officers took the subject into custody. Occurred on 09/09/14 at 8:10 AM. . MUSIC RECITAL HALL, 2405 Trinity Theft: A backpack containing a laptop computer and various books was stolen from an unsecured locker located in a 2nd floor hallway. This is the second time the same person has had property stolen from a locker left unsecured in the last year. Loss value: $500.00. Occurred on 09/09/14 between 6:00 PM and 8:45 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: There is an old adage that sounds something like, “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice…” While we try our best not to blame victims for crime, at some point people need to realize they need to play an active role in the protection of themselves and their property. For anyone who uses a locker, please hear me when I say a locker is only as good as the lock used to secure it. An unsecured locker does no good at all. MUSIC RECITAL HALL, 2405 Trinity Theft: A silver colored iPod touch, an Optimus LG L9 cellular telephone and a wallet containing three identification cards, 2 credit / debit cards, a bank card containing the owner’s account number, an uncashed check and three gift cards were stolen after they were left in an unsecured basement level storage room. Prior to the credit cards being cancelled, several unauthorized charges were made on the cards. Loss value: $300.00. Occurred on 09/09/14 between 6:00 PM and 10:45 PM. PARKING LOT 80, 1900 Red River Theft: The right headlamp of a Volkswagon Beetle was stolen from the vehicle while the vehicle was parked and unattended. The owner of the vehicle noted the driver’s seat was also moved back when she returned to her vehicle. Loss value: $125.00. Occurred on 09/09/14 between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. SAN JACINTO PARKING GARAGE, 2401 San Jacinto Theft: A silver colored Diamondback hybrid bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a u-lock to the bicycle racks located on the west side of the parking garage. Loss value: $300.00. Occurred on 09/10/14 between 12 noon and 4:00 PM. SPEEDWAY PARKING GARAGE, 105 East 27th Street Graffiti: A stencil and bright pink spray paint were used to create an image on a retaining wall located on the northeast side of the parking garage. Removal cost: $75.00. Discovered on 09/11/14 at 12:14 AM. 2500 Guadalupe Assault Causing Bodily Injury: A UT student reported that while he and another student were walking southbound, an unidentified subject bumped into him. The student yelled at the subject to watch where he was walking as they continued to walk away from one another. The subject then assaulted the student by forcing him to the ground causing abrasions to the skin. The subject was described as a black male in his 30’s or 40’s with a bald head and approximately 5’8” tall. The subject had a muscular build and was wearing gym clothes. Occurred on 09/08/14 at 9:45 PM and reported on 09/09/14 at 10:00 AM. 2000 San Jacinto Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was observed disregarding a stop sign while driving a silver colored Saab 4-door before he came to a complete stop at a green light intersection. When stopped, it was discovered the subject had previously consumed alcoholic beverages to the point he was deemed to have been driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 09/12/14 at 2:01 AM. 2300 San Jacinto Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as yelling at pedestrians. The subject was easy to spot and identify. The subject stated he had no business or reason to be on campus and was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 09/09/14 at 2:00 PM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 71 Alarm Reports, 1 Fire Alarm Activation, 3 “Police Help” Callbox Activations, 16 Suspicious Activity Reports, 30 Traffic Violations, 3 Collision Reports, 5 Welfare Concern Reports, 7 Medical Emergency Reports, 7 Unsecured Door Reports, 1 Stuck Elevator Report, 1 Chemical Spill Report and 14 Public Assist Reports between 09/09/14 and 09/12/14. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
