Woman arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries at Mount Bonnell: police
AUSTIN, Texas - A woman has been arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries at Mount Bonnell last month.
What we know:
21-year-old Armynie White has been charged with state-jail felony engaging in organized criminal activity and failure to identify as a fugitive, a Class A misdemeanor.

Armynie White (Austin Police Department)
Austin police say that additional arrests and charges are pending.
Timeline:
On Friday, Jan. 31 around 7:30 p.m., Austin police officers responded to a report of people seen "pulling door handles" in the parking lot of Covert Park at Mount Bonnell.
The caller identified the suspect vehicle as a white Honda Accord and provided a license plate number, which APD says was recognized from previous reports, including other vehicle burglaries at other parks.
The caller was also able to give police specific descriptions of the suspects and told officers the suspects were using a tool to break car windows.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found persons of interest "in near proximity" to the suspect vehicle and found a car with a shattered front window. The car's owner reported her purse was missing. A search of the area recovered the purse, minus the woman's bank cards.
A female suspect identified herself as an individual with an active warrant, and she was subsequently arrested, says APD. Officers also reported seeing evidence of vehicle burglaries within the suspect vehicle, and it was impounded.

Items recovered from car burglaries at Mt Bonnell (Austin Police Department)
A search warrant uncovered multiple items, including the woman's bank cards and property belonging to a man who had been detained earlier, including:
- A balaclava face mask
- A glove
- A screwdriver
- Cash
- A small amount of methamphetamine and fentanyl
- Many gift cards believed to have been purchased with stolen credit cards
The woman who was arrested was later found to have a window punch tool and the keys to the suspect Honda concealed in her sock. She was also found to have provided a false identity and was positively identified as White.
Dig deeper:
Austin police say the Mount Bonnell area has been previously identified as a "hot spot" for vehicle burglaries based on statistical crime reporting analysis, and is well known to officers throughout the city.
This is not the first time vehicle burglaries have been reported at and around Mount Bonnell. Reporting by FOX 7 Austin about vehicle burglaries there goes back to at least 2019.
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Last November, FOX 7 Austin's Jenna King spoke with a Copperas Cove woman who said her bag containing pendants made from her father's ashes and handwritten notes about him from her grandmother was stolen from her vehicle parked at Mount Bonnell.
Thieves in that case used a tool to smash in her back window and the whole incident was caught on video by a Tesla parked next to her car.
What you can do:
Austin police are sharing tips with residents on how to avoid becoming a victim of vehicle burglaries:
- Always Lock Your Doors: Ensure that your vehicle doors and windows are securely closed and locked, even if you are only leaving for a short period.
- Hide Valuables: Keep any valuables out of sight, or better yet, take them with you. Items such as bags, electronics, and even loose change can attract unwanted attention.
- Park in Well-Lit Areas: Whenever possible, park in well-lit, populated areas. Thieves are less likely to target vehicles in locations with high visibility and foot traffic.
- Use Anti-Theft Devices: Consider investing in steering wheel locks, alarms, or GPS tracking devices to deter potential thieves.
- Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings when parking or returning to your vehicle and report any suspicious activity.
- Install a Dash Camera: Find a camera that can record when a car is parked and off, or has sensors that can detect motion or impact near the vehicle. Having video evidence of a potential suspect can help detectives in solving your case.
The Source: Information in this report comes from the Austin Police Department.