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Austin Neighborhoods Fight Rising Theft | Texas News
Austin neighbors are banding together after a surge of thefts—lawnmowers, motorcycles, and cars vanishing in quick succession. With police understaffed by 300 officers, response times are lagging, forcing residents, especially longtime elders, to take matters into their own hands. The APD is now prioritizing immediate responses for burglaries within 24 hours and ramping up recruitment efforts. Meanwhile, community watch groups are stepping up patrols, while police urge everyone to secure property, keep records, and install cameras and lighting to fight back against rising crime. Listen in…
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