Woman arrested after vehicle burglaries reported at Mount Bonnell: APD
AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Police Department arrested a 21-year-old woman, alleging she’s connected with vehicle burglaries that happened at Mount Bonnell on Jan. 31, the agency said in a news release Tuesday.
According to an arrest warrant affidavit, officers responded to reports of people attempting to open car doors at Mount Bonnell, which APD describes as a “hot spot for vehicle burglaries.”
APD arrested an Armynie White, 21, on Jan. 31, according to a press release Tuesday. She currently faces a felony charge of engaging in organized criminal activity, and one misdemeanor count of failure to identify.
Attorney information was not available for White, as of Wednesday
Police said they found White after a caller provided allegedly “specific descriptions.” That caller also allegedly said that White and another person were walking near where the burglaries happened, according to the affidavit.
APD claims that White told officers she and the other person were “the good guys” who attempted to pursue those burglarizing vehicles, according to the affidavit.
APD said its officers allegedly found a small amount of meth and fentanyl in White’s vehicle, along with several gift cards they believe were purchased with stolen credit cards, a face mask, gloves, a screwdriver and cash.
After White was arrested, she allegedly attempted to escape a police vehicle, court documents claim. The arresting officers claim that she was able to get one of her hands out of the handcuffs and that she allegedly “jumped” out of the police vehicle, “injuring herself in the process.” After that, she was taken to a local hospital to be treated for her injuries.
The number of break-ins at Mount Bonnell were high before the city of Austin installed temporary cameras at the park, as well as other popular parks in 2023. After the installation, data shows that the number of break-ins dropped drastically. The city took the cameras down last year, but they could return soon, according to the city.
APD recommends people install a dash camera that can record when a car is parked and turned off, or when sensors detect motion. Police said this will help detectives solve a case faster.
Another suggestion made by police is to make sure vehicle doors are locked, valuables are hidden and vehicles are parked in well-lit areas. Police also urge the community to be aware of their surroundings and use anti-theft devices.
