Suspects stand on wet sidewalk with handcuffs in front of neon‑lit Best Buy storefront and security guard behind them.

Two Men Arrested for Attempted Best Buy Break-In

At a Glance

  • Two suspects arrested for attempting to break into a Best Buy early Saturday morning.
  • One identified as 28-year-old Jaylon Jefferson of Houston.
  • Suspects faced burglary charges and Jefferson had two outstanding warrants.

Two men were arrested after police received a call just before 5 a.m. that they were trying to cut through a metal security gate at the Best Buy located at 3201 S I-35 Frontage Road in Round Rock. Officers stopped the suspect vehicle, found burglary tools, clothing and broken glass, and confirmed the break-in attempt through security footage and recovered items.

Incident Overview

Police said the suspect vehicle left the area shortly after the call, prompting a traffic stop. The vehicle matched the caller’s description, and officers collected evidence that tied the two men to the attempted break-in.

Suspect Details

The Round Rock Police Department identified one suspect, 28-year-old Jaylon Jefferson of Houston. The second suspect was not identified because police received false information; a positive identification is pending. Jefferson was also arrested on two outstanding warrants for burglary and possession of a controlled substance.

Charges

  • Burglary of a building
  • Outstanding burglary warrant
  • Outstanding possession of a controlled substance warrant
Young adult male poses in mugshot with neutral expression and blurred background showing faint WANTED stamp on police paper.

Key Takeaways

  • Two men were detained after a failed break-in at a Best Buy in Round Rock.
  • One suspect, Jaylon Jefferson, faces burglary charges and has two prior warrants.
  • Police are still identifying the second suspect.

The arrests highlight the city’s ongoing efforts to curb early-morning burglary attempts.

Author

  • Aiden V. Crossfield covers urban development, housing, and transportation for News of Austin, reporting on how growth reshapes neighborhoods and who bears the cost. A former urban planning consultant, he’s known for deeply researched, investigative reporting that connects zoning maps, data, and lived community impact.

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