File photo \/ James Ward<\/a><\/p>\nThis is a crime wrap-up for Aug. 27 to Sept. 1.<\/p>\n
Forgery <\/p>\n
On Sept. 1 at around 1:07 p.m., a UTA staff member reported being notified by Chase Bank that an individual had attempted to cash a fraudulent UTA check, UTA Police Capt. Jim Randles said in an email. An investigation for forgery of a financial instrument was initiated. <\/p>\n
Forgery of a check is a third-degree felony punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, jail time between two and 10 years or both. <\/p>\n
The case is still active. <\/p>\n
Theft of property <\/p>\n
On Aug. 27 at around 8:49 p.m., a UTA student reported that his bicycle had been stolen from a bicycle rack outside Kalpana Chawla Hall, Randles said. A theft report was initiated. <\/p>\n
Theft of property valued between $100 and $750 is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000, up to 180 days or both. <\/p>\n
The case is still active. <\/p>\n
Criminal mischief <\/p>\n
On Aug. 30 at around 11:58 a.m., a UTA student worker reported discovering offensive writing on a couch located outside the Bluebonnet Ballroom, Randles said. A criminal mischief report was filed. <\/p>\n
Criminal mischief of under $100 is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. <\/p>\n
Possession of alcohol by a minor <\/p>\n
On Aug. 31 at around 1:01 a.m., officers responded to a report of the odor of marijuana in Kalpana Chawla Hall, Randles said. During the investigation, a UTA student residing at the location was issued a citation for minor in possession of alcohol. No illegal drugs were located. <\/p>\n
Possession of alcohol by a minor is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. <\/p>\n
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