The University of Texas-Pan American
 
Police Department
August 21, 2008

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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

Timely Warning Notifications
April 5, 2007
In compliance with the “Timely Notice” provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 the University Police Department is giving notice of an Aggravated Assault on the University of Texas Pan American Campus.

Reported Offense: Aggravated Assault was reported to have occurred on the University campus in Lot-H (1000 Block of West VanWeek) at approximately 9:15 pm, Wednesday, April 4, 2007. This parking area is north of the Math General Classroom Building.

Suspect Information: The suspect is described as a Hispanic Male, in his early 20s, approximately 6 feet in height, approximately 200 pounds and spoke in a heavy Spanish accent (see photo of person of interest). He was wearing a dark hooded garment and dark baggy pants.

The complainant reported she was returning to her vehicle parked in Lot-H from the area of the University Library. She stated the male subject approached her from behind and assaulted her with an unknown object. The male subject managed to tear some of her clothing. The subject then ran eastbound from Lot-H after the victim screamed and fought him off.
October 18, 2006
In compliance with the “Timely Notice” provisions of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998 the University Police Department is giving notice of several recent thefts of vehicle accessories that have been reported in campus parking lots on the University of Texas Pan American Campus.

Reported Offense: Theft-Vehicle Accessories; side rear view mirrors with built in turn directionals. The make of vehicles are Ford and GM products. The thefts are occurring in parking Lot-F (5th and VanWeek), Lot-G (Dr. Nevarez and West University Drive) and other adjacent lots. The thefts are occurring during weekly class hours.

Suspect Information: There is currently no suspect information.
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