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Concern grows in a Prince George's Co. neighborhood over a recent string of car break-ins

The father of a 6-year-old boy is the latest victim. His camera captured the moment a group of men broke into his car, while he was at home with his son.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — Residents in the Capitol Court neighborhood, in upper Marlboro, are on high alert after a recent string of break-ins. 

Residents say crime has increased in the last year, with the most recent break-ins happening just this past Wednesday.

The father of a 6-year-old boy is the latest victim. His camera captured the moment a group of men broke into his car, while he was at home with his son.

“They stole quite a few items, sneakers, clothes , laptop. Very unfortunate,” said the neighbor. 

That same night, there was another attempted break-in.

Residents said surveillance cameras have been installed as a preventative measure but they’ve had trouble getting them turned on.

“We know that’s always a gateway. If you rob vehicles, the vehicle is adjacent to the house -so is that next?" another neighbor told WUSA9. 

None of the crimes have been violent. 

Several residents plan to meet with the Prince George’s County Police Department  to form a community watch program to address the break-ins.

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