A truck stolen from an Austin home was reportedly used by suspects in a rash of vehicle break-ins in San Marcos, police say. Scratchy doorbell footage from the La Cima neighborhood has emerged, capturing a duo, described as a tattooed-armed male and black-haired female, sifting through parked cars like shoppers on a discount day.
The early Saturday caper kicked off around 6 a.m. on May 25, with a vigilant witness trailing the perps—a risky move that had authorities urging them to back off. "The caller said they were following the suspects’ vehicle and said it was a black pickup truck, possibly a Chevrolet Silverado, and provided the license plate number," KXAN reported. The heisted automotive then blitzed down Centerpoint Road onto Wonder World Drive before vanishing.
San Marcos's police arrived just a beat too late, the black Silverado's taillights a ghost. Efforts to reach the truck’s owner led to the discovery that the vehicle had been nicked from their residence. Officials have encouraged the victim to file a report with the Austin Police Department. Meanwhile, the search for the elusive lock-pickers continues, with San Marcos PD asking for public assistance to bring them to justice. Anyone with information is urged to call 512-753-2108.
According to CBS Austin, the caller was said to be following the suspect's vehicle and was advised by dispatch to cease for their own safety. Local denizens are reminded to keep doors locked, valuables obscured, and eyes peeled.
