Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Friday, 12/19/14 and Friday, 01/02/15. ****Administrative Message**** I have been reading reports all day long – mostly alarm reports. Therefore, I am not adding the top ten Campus Watch entries in today’s edition. It is not too late to vote for your absolute favorite (see attached). FRANK ERWIN SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER, 1701 Red River Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was reported as loitering near the loading dock of the building. The subject was found in the bushes on the south side of the building. The subject was having difficulty navigating his way out of the bushes and was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself and the shrubbery. In lieu of arrest, the subject was turned over to a sober, responsible adult who was willing to accept care, custody and control of him. Occurred on 12/21/14 at 2:54 AM. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, 2504-B Whitis Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found loitering inside the building when it was not open to the public. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning before being escorted out of the building. Occurred on 12/28/15 at 12:40 AM. JESTER ACADEMIC, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found sleeping inside a 1st floor lounge that is reserved for student use. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the building. Occurred on 12/23/14 at 5:45 AM. JESTER ACADEMIC, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found loitering inside the building when it was not open to the public. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning before being escorted out of the building. Occurred on 01/01/15 at 7:22 AM. O’ HENRY HALL, 601 Colorado Graffiti: A black permanent marker was used to write an illegible word on the south exterior wall of the building. Removal cost: $75.00. Occurred on 12/21/14 between 4:00 AM and 6:30 AM. PARLIN HALL, 208 West 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning (2 Counts): Two non-UT subjects were reported as loitering inside the building. The subjects were located and issued written criminal trespass warnings before they were escorted out of the building. Occurred on 12/23/14 at 12:52 AM. PERRY-CASTAÑEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft / Criminal Trespass: The UT Police Department responded to a report of a theft in progress of a bicycle from the bicycle racks located on the north side of the library. The investigation led officers to the 1700 block of Colorado Street where they found the bicycle being ridden by a non-UT subject. In addition to being in possession of the stolen bicycle, the subject was also found to have previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning for the UT Campus. Recovery value: $780.00. Occurred on 01/01/15 at 1:21 AM. SPEEDWAY PARKING GARAGE, 109 West 27th Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was reported as “pacing” back and forth between the 2nd and 3rd levels of the garage. The subject was located on the 1st level of the garage digging through a trash receptacle. The subject displayed odd behaviors and at times was not coherent in his responses. The subject was believed to be under the influence of an unknown substance to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 12/31/14 at 3:45 PM. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ADMINISTRATION, 1616 Guadalupe Theft / Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument / Criminal Trespass Warning: The University Police Department received a report of a bicycle theft in progress from the bicycle racks located on the northeast side of the building. The bicycle and the non-UT suspect were located two blocks away. In addition to possessing the stolen bicycle, the suspect was also found to be in possession of a pair of bolt cutters. Recovery value: $630.00. Reported on 12/27/14 at 12:49 PM. UNIVERSITY POLICE BUILDING, 2201 Robert Dedman Credit Card Abuse: A UT student came to the police department and reported an unknown subject had used his credit card information to make an unauthorized transaction at a store located in Italy. The student did not know how his credit card information was compromised. Reported on 12/09/14 at 11:00 AM. UNIVERSITY TEACHING CENTER, 105 West 21st Street Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject was found sleeping in a stairwell by a patrolling officer. It was discovered that the subject had previously been issued a written criminal trespass warning citation. As per the prior warning, the subject was taken into custody. Occurred on 01/01/15 at 8:20 AM. 2100 Guadalupe Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject as stopped for speeding while having a difficult time maintaining a straight line of travel while driving a silver colored Lexus. The subject showed several sign of intoxication and was believed to have been driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 12/21/14 at 2:30 AM. 4400 IH 35 Driving Without a Valid Driver’ License / Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped for exceeding the posted speed limit while driving a green Ford van. When stopped, it was learned the subject did not possess, or have issued to him a valid driver’s license. It was also discovered that the driver was under the influence of an intoxicating beverage to the point he was believed to have been driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 12/25/14 at 2:16 AM. 2300 San Antonio Theft Recovery: UT Police Officers located an unattended bicycle that had previously been reported as stolen. The owner was notified of the recovered bicycle. Recovery value: $632.00. Occurred on 12/27/14 at 8:35 AM. 2000 Speedway Theft: A UT student flagged down an officer on patrol and reported the theft of his bicycle from the bicycle racks on the west side of the street. The theft occurred while the bicycle was secured with a u-lock to the bicycle racks. Loss value: $151.00. Occurred between 11/25/14 at 11:00 PM and 11/26/14 at 10:00 AM. Reported on 12/25/14 at 7:44 PM. 2300 Speedway Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was stopped for driving a vehicle through a pedestrian plaza and for speeding while driving a black Acura 2 door. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for – you guessed it – a traffic violation. Occurred on 12/20/14 at 2:59 PM. 300 West 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning / Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was reported as yelling at pedestrians and striking the window of a passing motorist. When the subject was located it was learned he had an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for a pedestrian crossing mid-block (pedestrian in roadway). In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was also issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 12/22/14 at 2:45 PM. 1010 West 23rd Street Theft Recovery: UT Police Officers were summoned to a parking lot of an off-campus apartment complex where they recovered an unattended bicycle that had previously been reported as stolen. The owner was notified of the recovered bicycle. Recovery value: $599.00. Occurred on 12/20/14 at 7:30 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 152 Alarm Reports, 3 “Police Help Callbox Activations, 5 Fire Alarm Activations, 8 Suspicious Activity Reports, 63 Traffic Violations, 3 Motor Vehicle Collisions, 24 Unsecured Door Reports, 3 Water Leak Reports, 3 Welfare Concern Reports, 1 Found Property Report, 2 Medical Emergency Assists and 9 Public Assist Requests between 12/19/14 and 01/12/15. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
