The ex-girlfriend also told police that around two months before the incident, she found an Apple Air Tag under the passenger seat of her car.
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin police officer has resigned after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s empty apartment.
According to an affidavit obtained by KVUE, Juan Asencio allegedly trespassed inside a unit at Reveal at Onion Creek Apartments on March 13. Asencio’s ex-girlfriend said she was on a business trip when she began receiving messages from her neighbors, who stated they noticed a man inside her apartment unit.
Security footage revealed Asencio entered the complex while driving an unmarked police vehicle. When fellow residents noticed Asencio in the apartment, they reported to have heard a crashing sound. The door was also unlocked and the window was open, according to the affidavit.
In the hours before the break-in, the victim stated Asencio texted her, “Do you mind contacting me please. We really need to talk.” However, Asencio had been blocked from her contacts, so she was unable to see the message until the day after the incident happened.
After returning to her apartment, the victim stated letters from Acencio were allegedly placed on a different side of her bed, and her laptop was also moved from its usual spot.
Travis County deputies took him into custody, and he was booked in jail and released on bond.
The ex-girlfriend also told police that around two months before the incident, she found an Apple Air Tag under the passenger seat of her car. Asencio allegedly told her the device “must have fallen out of his gym bag,” though the Air Tag was found under the carpet approximately 6 to 8 inches from the opening, the documents said.
She also told police when the couple broke up, Asencio would come to her apartment in the evening and knock on her door for extended periods of time until she would open the door and allow him inside.
Following the incident, Asencio was charged with one count of criminal trespass habitation, which is a misdemeanor.
Part of his bond condition said he’s not supposed to have a firearm.
On Wednesday, the Austin Police Department confirmed the department put officer Asencio on restricted duty and initiated an investigation. He resigned on April 1.