The robberies are concentrated in garages on streets such as San Vicente Ferrer, Santa Rosalía, and San Miguel, as well as another on a street near San Antonio. Concern is spreading among residents and local businesses, who warn of the recurrence of these assaults.
The perpetrators not only steal items from inside vehicles but also break car windows and take garage access remotes. This latter detail exacerbates the problem, as the loss or theft of these devices necessitates changing locks or reprogramming the entire access system for security reasons, incurring extra costs for owners.
Residents lament that these attacks, in addition to causing damage, generate a sense of insecurity. The ease with which perpetrators can access the premises, taking advantage of doors that have not fully closed, shifts the entire burden of security and costs to the owners. Each assault results in bills for car repairs, doors, and locking systems, as well as dealing with insurance companies and days without normal garage access.
In light of this situation, residents are urging increased caution and asking people to ensure garage doors close properly, although they emphasize that individual prevention should not be the sole response to a series of robberies affecting several streets in the neighborhood and other areas of Santa Cruz.
