Four attempted motor vehicle thefts reported on Main Campus
February 7, 2023
On Monday, Jan. 30, UTSAPD responded to reports of “several vehicles [being] damaged during attempted motor vehicle thefts” on the Main Campus.
The police department’s daily crime log shows that the first incident, categorized as a “Burglary of a Vehicle,” occurred in Resident Lot 3 and was reported at 1:44 p.m. on Monday. Three other incidents with the same description occurred at Barshop Blvd. Lot 1, Resident Lot 3 and Brackenridge Ave. Lot 2 and were reported at 3:45 p.m., 4:14 p.m. and 4:24 p.m., respectively.
Students were notified of the incidents last Monday night through the university’s alert system.
“These incidents focused on specific vehicle types — Chevrolet pickup trucks and Dodge Chargers. Two of each model were targeted. We have a very active investigation underway including reviewing camera footage that could help us track down leads and identify suspects,” UTSAPD Chief of Police Stephanie Schoenborn said in a statement to The Paisano.
To report any additional information about the incidents or suspicious activity related to them on campus, you can reach UTSAPD at (210) 458-4911.