UTPD warns West Campus residents about person reportedly looking through windows, contacting residents

The Austin Police Department responded to five reports overnight Thursday about a person looking into windows and attempting to make contact with residents of buildings on San Gabriel and 21st streets, and San Gabriel and 23rd streets.

According to a UT Police Department safety advisory for West Campus, a surveillance camera captured an image of the suspect who was “peering into windows.” Photos and videos obtained by The Texan show police cars on 23rd Street. A witness said they saw police helicopters circling West Campus for around 30 minutes.

A University spokesperson confirmed the reports were being handled by APD and UTPD did not have anything to add on the situation. APD did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the suspected person is encouraged to contact APD at 512-974-5230.

“As a reminder, please lock your doors and windows and remain vigilant,” UTPD wrote in the safety advisory. “If you observe suspicious activity, call 911 immediately or report it through the LiveSafe app.”

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