Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Thursday, 05/14/15 and Friday, 05/15/15. ****Finals Saturday**** I trust finals are going well for everyone. Faculty, staff and students, please remember there will be final examinations held on campus tomorrow so many of our buildings will be open. As a reminder, make sure you lock your office door before you leave work today and secure your valuables in lockable cabinets or take them home this weekend. If anyone sees suspicious activity or something that makes you wonder if you should call the police, then call the UT Police Department as soon as possible. We are always here – every day and every hour. We can be reached at 512-471-4441. ****Mover Scams**** Friday of last week, I was contacted by a representative of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to send out a warning to our students as they prepare to move off for the Summer and our Graduates as they move away to “Change the World.” The warning involved the use of unlicensed movers to move your valuables. Unlicensed movers have been responsible for a variety of unsavory behaviors including holding your property for payment above the previously agreed upon price and outright property theft. I have attached a few pdf files to highlight the concern and provide you with some assistance if you decide to use a mover. For more moving tips, you can also visit the following: http://txdmv.gov/motorists/consumer-protection/dont-make-a-move FRANK ERWIN SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER, 1701 Red River Theft: Three UT staff members reported items had been stolen from their desks located inside a 1st floor office. The thief absconded with a red Mobi 300 GB external hard drive, a pair of Sony over-the-ear headphones and a pair of red Beats by Dre in-the-ear earbuds. Loss value: $220.00. Occurred between 05/11/15 at 5:30 PM and 05/12/15 at 9:00 AM. PERRY-CASTAÑEDA LIBRARY, 201 East 21st Street Disorderly Conduct – Noxious Odor: A UT student reported another student who was performing a “ritual” in the maps room located on the ground floor. The student advised the subject was burning some form of incense and making an unreasonable amount of noise. The subject was located and identified as a student. That student was advised the burning of incense in a campus building was prohibited. In lieu of criminal charges, the student was referred to the Dean of Students Office. Occurred on 05/14/15 at 11:47 PM. 2400 University Duty Upon Striking an Unattended Vehicle: A UT faculty member reported her 2004 Nissan Murano was struck while it was legally parked and unattended. The driver of the striking vehicle failed to leave a note with driver information before leaving the scene of the collision. Repair cost: $1,500.00. Occurred on 05/13/15 between 8:05 AM and 4:35 PM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 29 Alarm Reports, 3 Fire Alarm Activations, 1 “Police Help” Callbox Activation, 5 Suspicious Activity Reports, 6 Traffic Violations , 2 Medical Emergency Requests and 8 Public Assist Requests between 05/14/15 and 05/15/15. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/ William R. Pieper Crime Prevention Specialist "Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them." -Albert Einstein
