🌱 RRPD Searching For Car Thief + Motorcycle Crash Investigation

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First, today's weather:

Warm; breezy in the afternoon. High: 92 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Round Rock today:

1. Round Rock police are searching for a suspect involved in stealing a silver Toyota Yaris with the Texas license plate BFB-2129 from the parking lot of Sprouts Farmer's Market at I-35 and Round Rock Avenue in March. Police released a picture from video surveillance and ask the public to contact Detective Montorello at rmontorello@roundrocktexas.gov or 512-218-5500 if they have any information regarding this incident. (FOX 7 Austin)
2. The Austin Police Department (APD) are investigating a vehicle-motorcycle crash at the 9800 block of W Parmer Lane at 10:37 p.m. on Apr. 26. The motorcyclist died from injuries at a Round Rock hospital two days after the accident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Highway Investigation Tip Line at 512-974-8111, the Crime Stoppers tip line at 512-472-8477 (TIPS), or Austin PD. (FOX 7 Austin)
3. Looking for a new home in the Round Rock area? Check out the list of upcoming open houses in your area. (Round Rock Patch)

Today in Round Rock:

• Babytime (Birth - 12 Months) At Round Rock Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Virtual Tween Book Club (Ages 9-12) At Round Rock Public Library (5:00 PM)
• City Council Meeting At City Council Chambers (6:00 PM)
• Baca Center Presents "An Evening Under The Stars" At Centennial Plaza (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations Jeffrey Yarbrough! Jeffrey was awarded the Law Enforcement Achievement Award for his work in Round Rock ISD by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. View the link for the full story. (Round Rock ISD News)
• Curious about which new businesses and restaurants are coming soon or currently underway in Round Rock? View the link to see the ten latest commercial permits for new construction and renovation filed in Round Rock! (Community Impact Newspaper)

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— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!