Case: 25-0311238

Date: Friday, January 31, 2025

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: 3800 Mount Bonnell Road

Suspect (Arrested): Armynie White, Black female, 21 years of age

On Friday, January 31, 2025, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a report of individuals who were observed “pulling door handles” in the parking area for Covert Park at Mount Bonnell in Austin. This location 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.

As additional information was provided by the caller, officers immediately began to respond to the scene. The caller identified the suspect vehicle as a white Honda Accord and was able to provide the license plate number, which was recognized from previous reports, including other burglary of vehicle incidents at other parks. The caller was also able to provide specific descriptions of the suspects to assist officers when they arrived on scene, and also provided an update that the suspects were using a tool to break car windows.

Officers arrived on scene and immediately located persons of interest in near proximity to the suspect vehicle. Officers searched the parking area and located a vehicle with a shattered front window. They found the owner of this vehicle who reported her purse was missing. A search of the area resulted in the recovery of the purse, minus her bank cards.

A female suspect identified herself as an individual with an active warrant for her arrest. She was subsequently arrested.

Officers observed evidence of vehicle burglaries within the car, and it was impounded.

Detectives with North Metro Tactical Response and the Region 1 Criminal Investigation Division provided assistance and were able to obtain a search warrant for the suspect vehicle. The execution of the search warrant resulted in the recovery of the victim’s bank cards as well as property belonging to the male who had been detained earlier, a balaclava face mask, glove, screwdriver, cash, a small quantity of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl, and a large number of gift cards which are believed to have been purchased with stolen credit cards.
The female was later found to have a window punch tool and the keys to the Honda concealed in her sock.

The following day, the female was found to have provided a false identity and was positively identified as Armynie White.

Ms. White was subsequently charged with:

• Failure to Identify as a Fugitive, Class A Misdemeanor
• Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, State Jail Felony

The Austin Police Department commends the caller for providing the information that led to this significant arrest.

Additional arrests and charges are pending.

APD would like to share some tips with the community to avoid becoming a victim of vehicle burglaries:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Use Anti-Theft Devices: Consider investing in steering wheel locks, alarms, or GPS tracking devices to deter potential thieves.
5. Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings when parking or returning to your vehicle and report any suspicious activity.
6: 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.