Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Tuesday, 12/09/14 and Wednesday, 12/10/14. ****Austin Police Department Alert**** The AUSTIN POLICE DEPARTMENT has asked we alert the campus community to an up-tick in burglaries of vehicles, burglaries of residences and auto thefts around The University of Texas Campus. The Austin Police Department provided the below statistical information for your consideration. West Campus (APD Jurisdiction): Burglary of Vehicles - 18 cases last month (Nov 3 – Dec 2) - Between Lamar/Guadalupe and MLK/31st St - Occurring mostly on Sun/Mon between Mid-7a - Almost all thru unlocked doors West Campus (APD Jurisdiction): Burglary of Residence - 29 cases last month (Nov 3 – Dec 2) - Occurring mostly Mon-Thurs 9a-2p (some have been 4a-7a) - Entry almost always thru unlocked doors Baker (APD District surrounding the UT Campus) Auto Thefts - 7 cases last month (Nov 3 – Dec 2) - Between Exposition and Duval - Targeting BMW’s and higher-end cars - 2 cases keys left in car/3 cases keys stolen from home COLORADO BUILDING, 702 Colorado Burglary / Graffiti: An unknown subject or subjects cut a lock to a construction gate located on the north side of the property. The subject(s) entered the building, which is undergoing demolition, and used black and white paint to draw images on the interior side of the south exterior windows. The subject(s) then used the paint to write a word on the east exterior wall. Reported on 12/09/14 at 11:11 AM. GOLDSMITH HALL, 310 Inner Campus Drive Theft: A theft in progress of a bicycle from the west side of the building was reported to the police department. The suspect and bicycle were located in the 200 block of east 21st Street. Recovery value: $780.00. Reported on 12/09/14 at 1:42 PM. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, 100 East 21st Street Theft: A UT student, removed her UT identification card form her wallet and placed the wallet and its other contents on a bench located on the south side of the building. The student went into the building and left her property on the bench. When the student returned to the bench, she discovered her Vera Bradley wallet, $20.00 in cash, key ring and Texas driver’s license had been stolen. Loss value: $300.00. Reported on 12/09/14 at 2:58 PM. PARKING LOT 51, 2600 University Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member reported discovering one of the tires to his vehicle had been flattened while the vehicle was parked and unattended. Upon inspecting his vehicle further, he discovered an undetermined liquid substance had been poured, spilled or otherwise let out on the roof of his vehicle. The liquid cascaded down all sides of his vehicle. Other than the air being missing from the tire, there were no other indications of damage to the tire. Clean up cost: $30.00. Occurred between 12/09/14 at 4:15 PM and 12/10/14 at 2:10 AM. 2200 San Antonio Warrant Service / Possession of a Controlled Substance: UT Bike Patrol Officers observed a subject who was known to them to have an outstanding arrest warrant from The University of Texas at Austin Police Department for the possession of a controlled substance. When the subject was taken into custody, he admitted he was in possession of a hand rolled cigarette containing the synthetic cannabinoid commonly called K2. The cigarette was confiscated. Occurred on 12/09/14 at 10:45 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 18 Alarm Reports, 2 “Police Help” Callbox Activations, 1 Fire Alarm Activation, 3 Suspicious Activity Reports, 7 Traffic Violations, 9 Unsecured Door Reports, 1 Found Property Report, 3 Medical Emergency Assists and 4 Public Assist Reports between 12/09/14 and 12/10/14. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
