ATLANTA — Residents at Aspire Lenox Park Apartments are wondering what it will take to stop the recent spike in car break-ins at their complex.
Nearly 30 cars were broken into overnight Saturday, and in many cases, the doors were locked and nothing of value was visible. Victims still ended up with shattered windows.
“It's not like they're breaking into unlocked cars. They're all locked cars, and it's just, there's no rhyme or reason,” Bailey Beckham said. Beckham is a resident at the complex, and she wants answers.
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Atlanta police told Channel 2 Action News a total of 28 cars were targeted, mostly in the parking deck.
"That's a lot. I hadn't heard that number. I know there were eight the other weekend, but 28 is a lot," resident Alex King said.
"It's kind of scary because we don't know why or what's going on or how we're going to stop it. It's just nerve-racking," Beckham said.
The break-ins have been especially frustrating for victims like Ryan Colley who had nothing visible in his car and nothing taken. He returned to destruction.
"It's devastating, and it hurts because we had to pay out of pocket. Our deductible of course and the insurance is $500, and anything below that you have to pay out of pocket," Colley said.
Residents said they received emails about increased patrols and security, but there are mixed opinions on the results so far.
"They say they're going to hire some security. I haven't seen anything yet," Colley said.
"I guess that's helpful, but I just don't know how we're going to stop it if we don't know how many people or where or when," Beckham said.
"Maybe setting up cameras in the area, so if they don't catch the people and this continues to happen, at least they have cameras and can find them a little easier," King said.
Residents told Channel 2 Action News they are clearing out there cars but are still on edge because that has not stopped the break-ins.