Female

student robbed in Alkek Parking Garage

September 17, 2015 10:34 p.m.
By: Tatanysha Morgan

A female student was robbed Tuesday in the Alkek Parking Garage. This is the fourth reported
robbery of this type on campus since the start of the semester.
While Estella Garza walked to her dorm, she was robbed around 8 p.m. A tall and thin man rode
up to her on a bicycle, grabbed her backpack off her shoulder and knocked her down. She told
the police the man was wearing a baseball cap with a bandana over his face, shorts and a UT T-
shirt.
I saw this blur of motion and this guy on a bike just came out of nowhere, Garza said. I didnt
even have time to react. I mean I should have fought back or hit him or something but it all
happened so quickly. One minute I was walking to my dorm and the next minute I was on the
ground.
There have been 8 robberies that also occurred at night in secluded areas on campus. Police
believe the same man is responsible for all four robberies. The University Police Department
Police Chief Ralph C. Meyer issued a statement Wednesday.
Chief Meyer, is forming a task force to address the problem. In addition, he plans to have
additional police officers patrolling campus in areas that may be vulnerable to this type of activity.
He recommends members of the campus community to use caution when walking at night,
particularly in secluded areas of campus.
It is best to travel in groups and to remain alert. If you must travel alone, remember that the
Bobcat Bobbies service is available for your safety, Meyer said. Hes sure they will catch this
perpetrator. If anyone has information about these robberies or any other campus crimes call
UPD at 245-2890.