The University Police Department has seen an increase in thefts in the University Library. Students are leaving property unattended on desks, study tables to retrieve items from bookshelves or use the reference computers. The thieves are taking advantage of these opportunities and stealing items from purses and backpacks. On some occasions the whole purse or backpack is taken. These are crimes of opportunity that can be easily avoided. Do not leave property unattended.
The University of Texas Pan American is rapidly growing. Along with this growth comes an increase in enrollment. This in turns means more vehicles using campus parking lots. The University Police Department asks when you use these campus lots to use basic security measures in protecting property. Do not leave valuable items in view. By simply locking your vehicle can prevent you from becoming an easy target for a thief.
The University Police Department would like to advise the residents of the Bronc Village Apartments of bicycle thefts occurring on the complex. The bicycles stolen are usually not secured or secured with a thin cable and lock. The person/s responsible for the thefts are using some sort of cutters to cut through the thin cable. A U-lock shaped locking device is the most effective when used properly. The University Police Department offers a Bicycle Registration Form. The form is used to record bicycle information. UPD can also engrave the bicycle with a unique number. These forms are kept on file with the Crime Prevention Unit of the University Police Department. You may contact the Crime Prevention Unit at (956) 316-7151 for more information.
The University Police Department asks that you make yourself aware of your surroundings and report any and all suspicious activity to the University Police Department at (956) 316-7151 or
crimeline@utpa.edu