Mount Bonnell, Zilker Park, and the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail remain popular Austin destinations—but they’ve also turned into prime targets for car break-ins. Austin police say many of those arrested are repeat offenders, often released back onto the streets with minimal or no consequences. KXAN’s Nabil Remadna spoke with APD and legal experts to uncover why this cycle continues and what steps are being taken to break it.
