Overview
- APD named Jamila Westmoreland, Kishayla Taylor, Destiny Thomas, Armynie White, Deja Moore, Tyrrion Titus and Trayvon Swain as wanted in connection with burglaries at Austin city parks.
- The outstanding warrants span alleged offenses that include engaging in organized criminal activity, debit or credit card abuse, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and probation violations, including one handled by the U.S. Marshals Service.
- Investigators say the pattern involves stolen bank cards used for fraudulent purchases following break-ins at parks such as Emma Long, Bull Creek, Mayfield, Covert Park at Mount Bonnell and Zilker.
- Police say targeted patrols and investigative work in recent weeks led to multiple arrests tied to the park cases, including suspects stopped after officers observed people checking parked vehicles.
- APD urges people not to approach the wanted individuals, to call 911 if they are seen in parks and to submit tips to Capital Area Crime Stoppers for a reward of up to $1,000.