Jarvis Henderson, 34, is accused of breaking into at least seven businesses.
AUSTIN, Texas — Police have arrested a man suspected of burglarizing at least seven businesses in Austin.
According to the Austin Police Department, 34-year-old Jarvis Henderson was arrested on July 15 as he was believed to be behind burglaries at six different businesses.
Police say that Henderson was then arrested once again on July 23, after he was accused of burglarizing a seventh business.
The businesses Henderson is accused of breaking into are:
- Whole Earth Provisions
- Westlake Eyecare
- Tomlinson’s
- Plant Society
- Houndstooth Coffee
- La Plancha
- Kindbody Fertility Clinic
Austin police provided a number of tips to help business owners deter burglaries, including:
- Securing entry points like doors and windows
- Removing valuable merchandise from display windows at night
- Enhancing visibility and lighting at all entry points, exterior sides, alleys and parking lots
- Implementing security technology like alarm systems, security cameras and access control systems
- Establishing a closing routine checklist for employees to ensure all doors, windows and other openings are locked and the alarm system is set
- Placing check-out counters near the front, making them clearly visible from outside
- Using signs that say things like “No Trespassing,” “Security Patrolled” or “Lot Monitored by Video Surveillance.”
