Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Thursday, 01/29/15 and Friday, 01/30/15. GUADALUPE PARKING GARAGE, 417 West 17th Street Burglary of Motor Vehicle: An unidentified subject entered a silver colored Toyota Corolla, rifled through the vehicle’s contents and stole a parking permit. The vehicle was parked on the 4th level at the time of the burglary. Occurred on 01/29/15 between 6:30 AM and 12 Noon. JESSE H. JONES COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, 2504-B Whitis Theft: A navy blue Trek Lync 3 bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the east side of the building. Loss value: $1,000.00 for the bike and $5.00 for the lock. Occurred between 01/29/15 at 10:40 AM and 01/30/15 at 1:30 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: I never understood why someone would invest so little in the protection of their valuable property. In this case, a cable lock was used to “secure” such a valuable bike. Bike thefts are not the only examples of such dichotomies. All you need to do is look to the gyms for more examples. People will leave cell phones worth hundreds of dollars on the bleachers or in unsecured day lockers. They pay so much for the phones and all the downloads on their phones but won’t invest a quarter for a paid day use locker or five dollars for a lock to put on a regular locker. When you make an investment, factor in the cost of protecting that investment in the future. A few dollars today can save you hundreds if not thousands down the road. JESTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia / Tampering With Physical Evidence: UT Police Officers responded to a 4th floor dormitory room to investigate a report of a strong odor of burning marijuana. When officers arrived, they discovered more than a lingering odor. They also discovered a baggy containing a small amount of marijuana. In the connecting bathroom, they found green leafy particulates swirling in the porcelain basin along with rolling papers and a metal grinder. In all, two marijuana pipes, a filter, a metal grinder and a total of .068 ounces of marijuana was found in addition to four residents who were described as polite and happy. Occurred on 01/29/15 at 11:39 PM. STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, 2201 Speedway Assault by Contact: A disagreement between two UT staff members led one to report that the other had pushed the other’s arm. No injuries were sustained or claimed. Reported on 01/30/15 at 5:33 AM. Speedway at 21st Street Public Intoxication: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was reported as evacuating her innards. A very quick response by the Austin Fire Department and Travis County EMS left little more evidence other than a strong odor of alcohol emanating from the student as she lay passed out on a stretcher. EMS transported the student to a local hospital for the treatment of alcohol poisoning. Occurred on 01/29/15 at 11:41 PM. 300 East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was found “passed out” on the side of the road. When awakened, the student showed several signs of having consumed alcoholic beverages. In lieu of making an arrest for public intoxication, the student was issued a citation for the consumption of alcohol by a minor and turned over to a friend who agreed take care custody and control of her. Occurred on 01/29/15 at 11:28 PM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 19 Alarm Reports, 1 Fire Alarm Activation, 2 “Police Help” Callbox Activations, 5 Suspicious Activity Reports, 1 Unsecured Door Report, 1 Traffic Violation, 2 Motor Vehicle Collisions, 3 Medical Emergency Requests, 1 Welfare Concern Report, 1 Found Property Report and 6 Public Assist Requests between 01/29/15 and 01/30/15. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
