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A group of teenagers allegedly caused over $11,000 worth of theft and property damage at a Texas water park, police said in a news release
Security footage shows the group breaking into Rock’N River Water Park and causing significant damage to the property
Police are asking the community for help identifying the suspects who covered their faces during the incident
Officials at a Texas water park were shocked after a group of perpetrators caused over $11,000 worth of theft and property damage. Upon further investigation, security camera footage revealed that a group of teens was behind the incident, police said.
On Tuesday, June 2, the Round Rock, Texas, Police Department shared a batch of photos on social media, showing a group of “suspected teens” breaking into the city’s Rock’N River Water Park.
Damage at after break-in at Rock’N River Water Park
Credit: Round Rock Police Department
“Pretty sure this wasn’t what y’all told your parents you were doing…,” the department wrote, adding the perpetrators broke in “during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 30.”
“Unfortunately for them, the park has cameras. Lots of ‘em,” the post noted. “Now we’re hoping our community can help us put some names to faces.”
Damage after break-in at Rock’N River Water Park
Credit: Round Rock Police Department
In photos provided to PEOPLE by the Round Rock Police Department, an exterior fence appears tampered with, allowing for access underneath the chain-link barrier.
Damage after a break-in at Rock’N River Water Park
Credit: Round Rock Police Department
“The suspects gained entry by damaging the metal clamps that secured the bottom of a section of the perimeter fence, creating an opening that allowed them to access the property,” a Round Rock Police Department spokesperson tells PEOPLE.
Suspects who allegedly broke in to Rock’N River Water Park
Credit: Round Rock Police Department
Another image shows a concession area rummaged through, with ice cream treats thrown about. One photo shows an assortment of soda bottles on the grass.
Interior security camera footage allegedly shows the teens searching through the concession stand. Throughout the incident, the suspects appeared to cover their faces with towels and clothing.
Suspects who allegedly broke in to Rock’N River Water Park
Credit: Round Rock Police Department
Police are actively investigating the incident and responding to any tips, the spokesperson said. As of Wednesday, June 3, no arrests or suspects have been named. Officials were quick to address the damage as the park resumed normal operations the following day.
A suspect who allegedly broke in to Rock’N River Water Park
Credit: Round Rock Police Department
Rock’N River Water Park opened for the 2026 season on May 22. The park boasts a lazy river, an abundance of slides, a splash playground and a large lagoon pool.
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The beginning of the 2026 season marked a milestone in the park’s history, as a large expansion opened to increase its capacity from 1,600 to 2,400 guests. The updates, the park’s first since 2006, feature a new “Raging R” adventure river about three times the size of the lazy river. The expansion also includes the addition of cabanas, tables and other amenities available for rent.
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