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Detroit police investigate string of car break-ins in Midtown
With the Pistons playing Monday night, FOX 2 checked in with fans to see how they’re feeling. Some heard about it. Some hadn't. But many are saying they're hoping their vehicle is all in one piece once the game is over.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a string of break-ins near the downtown area. It happened as a concert and Red Wings game was going on.
With the Pistons playing Monday night, FOX 2 checked in with fans to see how they’re feeling. Some heard about it. Some hadn't. But many are saying they're hoping their vehicle is all in one piece once the game is over.
"Normally, I wouldn’t think about it cause 100% of the time I’ve parked my car I’ve had no problems, but not everyone, probably not many people can say that," said Detroit resident Anthony Cardamone.
Thousands of people headed to Little Caesars Arena for the Pistons game. Some are parking on the street, others in lots, all in the area where a string of break-ins happened Saturday night.
"I’ve had break-ins where I live over in Lafayette Park. I would hope, with it being right next to the stadium, that this would be a really safe area to park your car. You can park on the street and not have to worry about it," said Ethan Lazzara.
Detroit police say eight vehicles were broken into that night, near the Masonic Temple, as a Red Wings game was going on at the LCA and a concert at the Masonic.
"It’s just with more parking from the arena and events that’s bringing more people," said Derek Savage. "And, they’re not watched parking lots because they’re not developed parking lots. So people are parking there at their own risk."
Savage lives in the area and says he typically feels fine parking his vehicle on the street, but says more events mean increased activity and sometimes it's unwanted.
"There was a couple next to our building in the lot that’s vacant," he said. "And I saw a couple on the street near Cass Tech. It’s not the most comforting thing. There’s like the gate around it. So it’s like a visual comfort. But it’s certainly like sketchy."
That was in the fall. Police recommend people lock their doors and leave no valuables inside. Some drivers chose to park in lots with security. Others are hoping for the best, hoping their vehicle is intact once they return.
"It’s a little disheartening to hear. But I’m still going to park my car in the street. I’m still going to come to the games. I’m not going to let it stop me from getting out and enjoying the city," said Lazzara
Detroit police say they’ve increased patrols, but again, lock your doors and leave nothing inside that you don't want stolen.