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The Public Information Specialist handles media relations for the City of Round Rock Police Department.
Melanie Forcier
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The Round Rock Police Department is investigating a jewelry store robbery that took place yesterday at the Round Rock Premium Outlets.
On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 12:47 p.m. officers responded to a robbery in progress at the mall’s Marc Robinson Jewelers, located at 4401 N I-35. Store employees reported to police that multiple suspects entered the store carrying hammers and began breaking glass display cases and stealing jewelry. All the suspects were wearing masks and gloves. Suspects pepper-sprayed a store employee and a bystander during the robbery before fleeing with a large amount of stolen jewelry.
Officers soon located the vehicle the suspects were described to have fled the area in abandoned nearby at the 401 Teravista apartment complex. This vehicle, a blue Hyundai Sonata, was determined to have been stolen out of Humble, a Houston metro area city. The recovered vehicle was taken by police for processing, and the case remains active.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Dwayne Riley at (512)218-6619.
At approximately 12:47 p.m. the Round Rock Police Department responded to the report of a robbery in progress at the Marc Robinson Jewlers at the Round Rock Premium Outlets, located at 4401 N I-35. Multiple suspects converged on the store and stole jewelry before fleeing the scene in a stolen vehicle from the Houston area. Responding officers located and recovered the stolen vehicle that was abandoned nearby and are actively searching for suspects.
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This was going to go one of two ways…
A little over a month ago, an injured raccoon was spotted on I-35, lying motionless on the ledge of an overpass.
Fortunately, one of our animal control officers arrived just in time to help.
The raccoon was safely rescued and transported to a local wildlife rehabilitator, where it underwent surgery for a diaphragmatic hernia, causing severe breathing difficulties and likely the result of being struck by a vehicle.
This week, after several weeks of recovery, our furry friend was officially released back into its natural habitat by our friends at All Things Wild Rehabilitation, Inc. You can check out the release video on their socials.
#roundrock #centraltexas #animalrescue #ACOWeek
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UPDATE, 11:30 a.m.: Officers have cleared the scene. Oncor crews remain on site and are working to restore power.
ORIGINAL: Officers are responding to a crash at County Road 172 and Hesters Crossing Rd near the Amazon distribution center, where a dump truck struck a power pole.
Power is out for a large portion of the area, and Oncor crews are working to restore service.
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A.W. Grimes exit eastbound on the SH 45 Toll Road is shut down and all eastbound traffic at Louis Henna Blvd and Greenlawn Blvd is currently closed due to a rollover accident.
Officers are responding to a crash at County Road 172 and Hesters Crossing Rd near the Amazon distribution center, where a dump truck struck a power pole.
Power is out for a large portion of the area, and Oncor crews are working to restore service.
They don’t get the easy calls.
Whether it’s a lost pet, an injured animal on the side of the road, or a situation that just takes a little extra patience, they handle it.
All for the ones who can’t ask for help.
Shout-out to our Animal Control Unit for showing up for the
Eastbound and westbound RM 1431 is shut down between I-35 and the entrance to Texas Crushed Stone following a multi-vehicle crash involving a motorcyclist. The motorcyclist has been pronounced deceased at the scene. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Highly trained.
Highly focused.
Highly… unimpressed with party hats.
Happy Birthday K9 Hoss and Luna!🥳
Hoss (10) and Luna (5) are single-purpose narcotics detection dogs, also trained in article searches and tracking.
Thank you for your relentless drive and commitment to
The Round Rock Police Department, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, has arrested 52-year-old Round Rock resident Rodney Vaughan Rhynes in connection with an ongoing investigation involving multiple victims.
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, Rhynes
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