Queens neighborhood concerned after multiple car break-ins caught on camera

The Brief

Residents in Rigo Park say they’re concerned over recent car break-ins in the neighborhood.

The NYPD says they’re investigating at least two break-ins connected to the same neighborhood address.

Neighbors say they want increased police patrols.

QUEENS – Multiple car break-ins and attempted break-ins have been caught on security camera in the same neighborhood in Rego Park in recent months.

What we know

Residents living near 62nd Drive and 102nd Street say their neighborhood has seen repeated break-in attempts.

Arsen Gurgov says his home security camera has recorded several break-ins dating back to at least July, showing people breaking the windows of expensive cars and stealing people’s belongings.

What they’re saying

While Gurgov’s property hasn’t been targeted, he told FOX 5 NY that he and his neighbors are worried abotu the concerning trend.

“We are all terrified,” Gurgov said.

Another neighbor, Vladimir Tamayeff says the break-ins “have been an occurrence in the last few months.

Neighbors say they’re hoping for more police patrols in the area.

What’s next

The NYPD tells FOX 5 NY that officers are investigating at least two recent break-ins in the neighborhood, both connected to the same address.

The Source

Information in this story is from reporting by FOX 5 NY’s Stephanie Bertini, who interviewed residents in the Rego Park section of Queens, and a statement from the NYPD on its investigation into car break-ins in the neighborhood.