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Terroristic Threat

December 10, 2007 — The University of Texas at Austin Police Department needs assistance with identifying an individual who is a person of interest or witness in an investigation into a Terroristic Threat. The incident occurred on December 5, 2007 at The University Teaching Center (UTC). We are asking that anyone with information on the identity of the person pictured on our Web site contact The University of Texas Police Department.

If you have information regarding the identity of this individual, contact Sgt. Koen at 512-232-9640 or Det. Riojas at 512-232-9641.

If you know where this individual is right now, you may contact our dispatch at 512-471-4441.

Arrested 8/22/07

West Campus Area

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August 20, 2007 — The University Police Department has received information that the subject below is wanted by the Austin Police Department and may be targeting students. Reports are that this subject is stealing property from apartments in the West Campus area. It has been reported that the same subject is sub-letting apartments without any authorization. He has been reported burglarizing vacant apartments and selling washers and dryers on Craigslist.com.

Francisco David Garza
White male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Brown eyes, brown hair
23 years of age

If you see this subject call 911 as he is wanted for theft.

If you have any additional information, contact the Austin Police Department at 311.

Robbery Suspect

On Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at approximately 1:00 p.m., a student was robbed walking between the Power Plant Extension Building (PPE) and Applied Computational Engineering Science Building (ACE). She was pushed from behind, knocked to the ground and then told to give all of her property to the suspect.

The suspect is described as follows:

Black male, in his early to mid 20s
Approximately 6′ tall, 220 lbs.
Very heavy build, large nose
The suspect was last seen wearing black-hooded sweatshirt and burnt orange basketball shorts

Anyone having information regarding this robbery should contact The University of Texas at Austin Police Department at 512-471-4441.

Theft Suspect

The University of Texas Police Department is currently investigating two laptop computer thefts that occurred inside the Texas Union. The suspect is described as: White female, 19 to 25 years of age, 5′-4″ / 5′-7″, thin build, with shoulder length curly blond hair, worn in a ponytail. She is described as “very attractive.” She was last seen wearing black-colored clothing.

If you have seen this subject, contact the University of Texas Police Department at: 512-471-4441.

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Rocklyn Harris

Height: 6'2"
Weight: 240
Eye/Hair: Black/Brown

The above suspect has been handled several times this year by UTPD for thefts out of offices, suspicious persons, and criminal trespass. If this person is seen on campus we ask that you call UTPD at 512-471-4441.

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Bicycle Theft Suspect — Arrested 2/7/07

Louis Mathis, Jr.
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 185lbs.
Hair: Black/Brown

The above suspect has been handled by UTPD for criminal trespass, panhandling, and bike theft. A theft warrant was issued on 2/7/07 for his arrest.

Anyone who observed Mathis should call UTPD at 512-471-4441

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Gregory Gym Theft — (Arrested)

On January 20, 2007, this suspect featured in the January 12 edition of Campus Watch was arrested and taken into custody. We remind everyone to remain vigilant once this subject is released. He has a tendency to return to campus and continue where he left off.

The above suspect has been handled by UTPD for thefts out of Gregory Gym in 2000, 2001, and 2007. He is known to enter Gregory Gym as a guest, then enter the men's locker room and steal credit cards, money and cell phones.

If he is seen on campus, please contact UTPD at 512-471-4441.