The Brief Two men were arrested in connection to car break-ins at Austin park trails In response to an increase in car break-ins, APD has implemented directed patrols in affected areas From 2022-2025 , a pilot program for surveillance cameras were set up along 15 parks. Their arrests come as the Austin Police Department investigates a series of car break-ins that have taken place at popular park and trail locations, including Mount Bonnell, Bull Creek and the St. Edward’s Greenbelt. In response to an increase in car break-ins, APD has implemented directed patrols in affected areas. A law enforcement expert said if he is found guilty, the focus should be making sure that the car break-ins don’t go unpunished. In a statement, APD said, "In this investigation, video captured by a community member proved instrumental in identifying the suspects.