PITTSBURGH \u2014 For the second time this year, Patrick Johnson saw his car\u2019s back window missing, and glass shattered throughout the inside of his car. <\/p>\n
\u201cFrustration. A little bit of defeat. It just feels like this keeps happening,\u201d Patrick Johnson told Channel 11. <\/p>\n
And this time \u2014 his ignition had been tampered with. <\/p>\n
\u201cThey took the cover off the steering wheel column and it seemed like they were trying to steal it because Kias are especially vulnerable,\u201d he added <\/p>\n
Johnson works as an Uber driver, so this damage means he\u2019s now out of a job. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m going to be temporarily out of work\u2026 and I\u2019m on disability and the only way I can supplement the income is through Uber,\u201d he added. <\/p>\n
Just a few days ago, Channel 11 reported on a petition that has popped up in Brookline \u2014 a community that has experienced car break-ins almost every night since the Spring. <\/p>\n
PREVIOUS COVERAGE >>> Brookline residents call for increased police patrols as vehicle break-ins continue<\/a><\/p>\n The petition is for targeted patrols in the community that are dedicated to car-break ins and thefts. <\/p>\n In fact, the Brookline Block Watch is presenting the petition tonight to officers. <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a local epidemic. I know it\u2019s a national one. I think there needs to be more resources dealing with these break-ins. It makes me people feel less safe and it affects people\u2019s financial wellbeing at a time when things are already hard,\u201d Johnson said. <\/p>\n Download the FREE WPXI News app<\/a> for breaking news alerts.<\/p>\n Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>. | Watch WPXI NOW<\/a><\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS <\/p>\n \u00a92026 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n