In a troubling incident caught on video, a suspect was captured breaking into multiple cars in a neighbourhood near Washington Park, as shared by a concerned car owner with ABC24. This marks the second time car thieves have targeted the area, leaving residents anxious about their safety.
Despite Memphis police reporting a decrease in “car break-in incidents” from 1,255 to 800 compared to the same period last year, some residents, like Constance Faust, insist that the situation hasn’t improved. Faust recounted the incident, stating that the thief struck at 5:25 in the morning in freezing temperatures, managing to steal cash from her car and a gun from her neighbour’s vehicle.
The shared video reveals the suspect skillfully entering one car before moving on to another, using a device to open doors without triggering alarms. Faust, frustrated by the violation of her privacy, emphasized that the thieves were targeting significant items, not just trivial possessions.
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Despite the presence of surveillance cameras, the suspect seemed undeterred. However, Faust remains optimistic that increased police visibility, through the installation of more cameras in the area, could act as a deterrent. She believes that if potential thieves know they are being watched, it might dissuade them from committing crimes.
In response to the incident, Faust has been urging the Memphis Police Department (MPD) to expand visibility in the neighbourhood. While the exact tools used by the thieves, which seemingly bypass car alarms, remain unknown, Faust hopes that increased surveillance could help address the issue.
As concerns grow among residents, the article concludes with practical tips to prevent car break-ins, such as parking in well-lit areas, keeping windows rolled up, and avoiding leaving valuables in vehicles. The article notes that attempts to reach out to MPD for information on the tools used by thieves have not yet yielded a response.
