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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
The following is a partial report of campus crime between July 29-Aug. 8. All information is selected from the files of the UH Police Department. The information in italics indicates when the event was reported to UHPD and the event’s location. Information or questions regarding the cases below should be directed to UHPD at (713) 743-0600. Theft – 5:35 p.m. July 29, 2011 – Lot 15 F — A faculty member reported that someone stole the spare tire from her motor vehicle while it was parked in lot 15 F. There are no suspects. The incident occurred sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The case is Active. Criminal Solicitation – 9:59 p.m. August 2, 2011 – Farish Hall — A faculty member reported receiving an alarming letter directed towards numerous high-level University officials. Investigation ongoing. The incident occurred between 10:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. The case is Active. Theft – 12:06 p.m. August 2, 2011 8/2/11 – Campus Recreation and Wellness Center — A juvenile was found in the possession of a complainant’s stolen cellular phone. The phone was returned and the complainant did not wish to pursue criminal charges. The juvenile was issued a campus-wide criminal trespass warning and released. The incident occurred between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. The case is Cleared by Exception. Theft – 3:20 p.m. August 3, 2011 – UC Underground — A staff member reported that someone entered his unattended and unsecured UC Underground office and stole his laptop computer. There are no suspects. The incident occurred between 11:50 hrs and 12:10 hrs 8/3/11. The case is Inactive. Theft – 8:33 a.m. August 5, 2011– Architecture Building — A student reported that someone stole her property from her secured locker in the Architecture building. There are no suspects. The incident occurred between 2:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The case is Inactive.
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Theft – 4:54 p.m. August 5, 2011 Cougar Village — A visitor reported that someone stole unattended and unsecured electronic equipment from Cougar Village. The property was later found on site and had not been stolen. The incident occurred between 12:30 a.m. and 12:37 a.m. The case is Unfounded. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor – 3:14 a.m. August 7, 2011 – Cullen Oaks Apartments — A student was observed under the influence of alcohol, and after further investigation the student was found to be under the legal age to consume alcohol. The student was released to a responsible third party and received a Harris County citation and a UH Student Life Referral. The case is Cleared by Citation. Assault – 4:26 a.m. August 7, 2011 – Off Campus — UH Police Department received a report of an assault that had occurred at Calhoun Lofts Apartment complex. During the initial response police officers were unable to contact the alleged victim. During the investigation the victim arrived at Calhoun Lofts via taxi. No arrest was made and no charges filed. The incident occurred between 4:00 a.m. and 5:40 a.m. The case is Inactive. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle – 11:34 a.m. August 8, 2011 – Lot 20 A A visitor parked her unattended and secured vehicle in lot 20 A. When she returned to the vehicle she found her check book missing. There are no suspects. The incident occurred between 08:20 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. The case is inactive.
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