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WARN Alert Sent to Travis County Residents After Rollingwood Car Theft

Early Saturday morning, residents of Travis County received a WARN Central Texas alert after a car theft in Rollingwood, Texas. The alert was sent by WARN Central Texas and reached people as far as northwest Austin. The notification prompted local media to investigate the incident. KXAN received a tip indicating the alert’s wide reach. The story will be updated when a response is received.

The Alert

The WARN Central Texas alert was delivered to Travis County residents during the early hours of Saturday. It referenced a car theft that had occurred in Rollingwood, Texas. The alert was intended to inform residents about the incident. It was received by people in northwest Austin. KXAN reported that the alert had been received in that area. The alert was sent by WARN Central Texas. The notification prompted KXAN to investigate.

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Tip Received

KXAN received a tip that the alert was received as far as northwest Austin. The tip indicated the alert had a broader distribution. It suggested residents in northwest Austin were receiving the notification. KXAN forwarded the tip to the Rollingwood Police Department. KXAN also forwarded the tip to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The tip prompted KXAN to investigate the scope of the alert. The tip was received early Saturday morning.

Outreach to Police

KXAN reached out to the Rollingwood Police Department to determine if the alert had a wide reach. KXAN also contacted the Travis County Sheriff’s Office for clarification. The outreach was made early Saturday morning. The departments were asked to confirm the alert’s distribution. KXAN requested a response to verify the alert’s scope. The departments were asked to provide details on the alert. The outreach was part of KXAN’s investigation.

Gunshot Report

The Rollingwood Police Department said an officer heard a gunshot in the 3200 block of Park Hills Drive while patrolling in the vicinity. The officer reported the sound of a gunshot. The officer was patrolling near Park Hills Drive. The gunshot was heard in the 3200 block. The officer reported the incident to the department. The department investigated the gunshot. The gunshot was linked to the car theft.

Connection to Theft

The department determined that the gunshot was related to a car theft. The determination was made by the Rollingwood Police Department. The department connected the gunshot to the theft. The determination was based on the officer’s report. The department concluded the gunshot was part of the theft. The department noted the connection in its press release. The department confirmed the link between the gunshot and the theft.

Search and Findings

Police searched the area after the gunshot was reported. The search was conducted by the Rollingwood Police Department. The police searched the 3200 block of Park Hills Drive. The police searched the surrounding area. The search did not find the suspect. The police searched for the suspect. The search was thorough.

Vehicle Recovery

Despite the search, the vehicle was recovered, according to a press release. The vehicle was recovered by the Rollingwood Police Department. The vehicle was found during the search. The vehicle was the one stolen in Rollingwood. The vehicle was recovered early Saturday morning. The press release confirmed the recovery. The vehicle recovery was noted in the press release.

Contact Information

The Rollingwood Police Department asked that anyone with information about the incident contact the department at 512-328-1900. The department requested tips from the public. The department provided the phone number for tips. The department encouraged the public to call. The department offered a way to share information. The department sought assistance from residents. The department was open to tips.

Sheriff Dispatch

You can also contact the Travis County Sheriff’s Office’s dispatch at 512-974-0845 for urgent tips outside of business hours. The dispatch number was provided for urgent tips. The dispatch can be reached outside business hours. The dispatch is for urgent tips. The dispatch number is 512-974-0845. The dispatch can receive tips at any time. The dispatch can handle urgent information.

Update Status

The story will be updated when or if we receive a response. KXAN will update the story if it receives a response. The story will be updated once a response is received. The story will be updated if a response comes. The story will be updated when a response is received. The story will be updated when the departments respond. The story will be updated if the departments reply.

Summary

In summary, a car theft in Rollingwood triggered a WARN Central Texas alert. The alert was received early Saturday morning. The alert reached residents in northwest Austin. The alert prompted KXAN to investigate. The investigation involved the Rollingwood Police Department. The investigation involved the Travis County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation found the vehicle was recovered.

Community Impact

The community in Rollingwood was affected by the car theft. The alert informed residents about the incident. The alert raised awareness in the community. The alert prompted residents to stay alert. The alert prompted residents to report tips. The alert prompted residents to contact police. The alert raised concern in the community.

Police Resources

The Rollingwood Police Department used resources to investigate the theft. The department used patrol officers to investigate. The department used the officer who heard the gunshot. The department used the press release to communicate. The department used the phone line for tips. The department used the dispatch for urgent tips. The department used the investigation to resolve the case.

How Residents Can Help

Residents can remain vigilant and report any information. Residents can call the Rollingwood Police Department. Residents can call the Travis County Sheriff’s Office dispatch. Residents can stay informed about the alert. Residents can help by providing tips. Residents can keep their vehicles secure. Residents can stay safe.

Author

  • Brianna Q. Lockwood

    I’m Brianna Q. Lockwood, a journalist covering Politics & Government at News of Austin. My reporting focuses on local, state, and national political developments that shape public policy and directly impact communities. I strive to make complex political issues clear, accessible, and meaningful for everyday readers.

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