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This is a crime wrap-up from Feb. 17 to Feb. 22

Theft of property 

On Feb. 17, a male student reported the theft of an external hard drive, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. 

On Feb. 19, a male student reported the theft of a vehicle he had recently purchased from an individual on social media, McCord said.

Theft of property valued between $100 to $750 is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, up to 180 days in jail or both.

Theft of property worth $2,500 to $30,000 is a state jail felony punishable by 180 days to two years in a state jail. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not exceeding $10,000.

The Feb. 19 case is still active. 

Criminal trespass

On Feb. 18, officers identified an unaffiliated male in a secure building who was arrested and transported to the Arlington Police Department jail, McCord said.

If the offender has not been previously convicted of trespassing on higher education property, the offense is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.

If the offender has been previously convicted, the offense is a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $4,000, up to one year in jail or both.

Possession of marijuana

On Feb. 22, officers made contact with an unaffiliated male who was found in possession of marijuana in a parked vehicle, McCord said. The male was released at the scene pending investigation.

Possession of marijuana two ounces or less is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $2,000, up to 180 days in jail or both.

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