The following are among the incidents reported to University Police between Sept. 28 and Oct. 2
Sept. 28
10:04 a.m.: A student reported that someone took money from her wallet in Edinburg, which was inside her backpack left in the Performing Arts Complex A while she attended band practice. The case is under investigation.
10:30 a.m.: An officer responded to parking Lot E31 after a male student reported that his unattended vehicle had been struck. The case is under investigation.
12 p.m.: An officer responded to the Student Union North Patio after a female student slipped while walking down the stairs. She declined emergency medical services and requested an escort to the Student Health Clinic.
1:37 p.m.: An officer initiated a traffic stop for a defective equipment violation, and the vehicle pulled into parking Lot E1. During the investigation, an officer discovered that a non-affiliated male passenger had an outstanding arrest warrant from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department for burglary of habitation. The man was taken into custody and transported to Hidalgo County for booking.
4:58 p.m.: A student reported that two male students directed abusive language toward him at University Recreation, which he found offensive. The case is under investigation.
5:14 p.m.: An officer responded to the Edinburg campus after a female student reported falling from her scooter the previous day. She was later transported to Edinburg Regional Hospital for further medical evaluation.
5:25 p.m.: A non-affiliated male reported that several small rocks struck his vehicle while he was driving near campus, where the crew was working. He said he had already contacted the Facilities Department and was advised to report the incident to UTRGV Police Department to make a claim.
7:28 p.m.: An officer responded to parking Lot E36 after a male student reported that his unattended vehicle had been struck. The case is under investigation.
Sept. 29
1:47 a.m.: A UTRGV officer and the Edinburg Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Heritage Hall. They determined that a student’s humidifier had triggered the alarm, reset the alarm panel and cleared the building for re-entry.
11:05 a.m.: An officer responded to parking Lot E25 after a male student reported that his unattended vehicle had been struck. The case is under investigation.
12:07 p.m.: An officer responded to the Science Building after a student reported that his backpack had been stolen after he left it unattended outside the building. The case is under investigation.
3:01 p.m.: A non-affiliated male reported purchasing a vehicle through an online auction that was registered to the university but said he never received the title from the seller. He was advised to contact the auction company.
3:11 p.m.: An employee reported that several spirit shirts had been taken without permission from a storage room at the Health Affairs Building West. The case is under investigation.
Sept. 30
10:28 a.m.: An officer met with a student at the Health Affairs Building West who reported receiving threatening text messages from an unknown person while on campus. The case is under investigation.
11:01 a.m.: An officer responded to parking Lot E18 after a student’s vehicle was struck while parked, causing the student to be struck while standing nearby. She declined emergency medical assistance, and both individuals exchanged information.
1:30 p.m.: A UTRGV K9 officer assisted the U.S. Secret Service with an explosives K9 sweep at the Harlingen Convention Center.
3:20 p.m.: An employee reported losing a key to the International Trade and Technology Building several years ago.
3:37 p.m.: A student reported that an unknown person took his unsecured scooter from a bike rack near the Student Union. The case is under investigation.
6:07 p.m.: A student reported that he struck a parked, unattended vehicle while trying to park in Lot E9 earlier that morning. He did not obtain information about the vehicle before going to class. The case is under review.
Oct. 1
7:23 a.m.: An employee reported that while using a string trimmer for groundskeeping near the Education Complex Building, the equipment propelled a small piece of wood that struck a window. A work order was submitted for repairs.
10:39 a.m.: A student reported a lost ring on behalf of another student at the UTRGV Police Department lobby.
10:45 a.m.: An officer responded to the Visual Arts Complex on the Brownsville campus after a student reported striking a bus while reversing. No injuries were reported.
11:35 a.m.: A student reported leaving his guitar on a shuttle bus after arriving at the Edinburg campus. The guitar was later located with the transportation supervisor, who had received it for safekeeping.
12:49 p.m.: An officer responded to parking Lot E9 regarding a minor two-vehicle collision. No injuries were reported.
2:49 p.m.: A student reported an unknown male asking questions that made her feel uncomfortable at the Library in Brownsville. Officers located the non-affiliated male and determined that no crime had occurred. Due to previous interactions with the same male on campus, he was issued a criminal trespass warning for all UTRGV property.
2:55 p.m.: An officer responded to the Liberal Arts Building South after an employee found a suspicious paper on a bulletin board. Further investigation determined that no crime had occurred.
4:44 p.m.: An officer observed a student operating a scooter on the Bronc Trail and informed him of the university’s personal transportation device policy.
4:55 p.m.: An officer observed a student operating a scooter on the Bronc Trail and informed him of the university’s personal transportation device policy.
4:55 p.m.: An officer observed a student operating a scooter on the Bronc Trail and informed him of the university’s personal transportation device policy.
6:02 p.m.: An officer responded to Troxel Hall after an employee found a hand-drawn paper that was considered concerning. Further investigation determined that no crime had occurred.
6:02 p.m.: An employee reported finding a handwritten note on a bench outside Unity Hall. After further investigation, the officer determined that no crime had occurred.
Oct. 2
11:28 a.m.: An officer responded to the Library after an active fire alarm. Upon arrival, the officer found that a pull station had been damaged while the building was being cleaned. Environmental Health and Safety arrived and repaired the pull station.
12:10 p.m.: An officer observed a student operating a scooter on the Bronc Trail and informed him of the university’s personal transportation device policy.
7:53 p.m.: An officer responded to parking Lot E16 regarding a minor two-vehicle collision. No injuries were reported.
Oct. 3
3:13 a.m.: An officer contacted a non-affiliated male in parking Lot B1 and determined that he was experiencing a mental health episode. A Texas Tropical screener arrived, determined the man was okay and escorted him to his residence.
3:55 p.m.: An employee reported several vandalized flyers in the Liberal Arts Building South. The case is under investigation.
Oct. 4
2:12 p.m.: An officer responded to the Lamar Building after a report of a smoke odor. The Edinburg Fire Department determined that a vent in the women’s restroom had caught fire. The fire was extinguished, and the building was cleared for re-entry. No injuries were reported.
–Compiled by Valeria Tokun Haga
