‘Come out better, taking the whole car:’ Houston seniors speak out about repeated car thefts and break-ins

HOUSTON, TX – Residents at Life of Brighton Estates, a senior living complex in Houston’s Greenspoint area, are alarmed by a recent surge in vehicle-related crimes.

In the past three months, Houston police have reported five incidents at the complex on Aldine Bender Road, including stolen car parts, multiple vehicle break-ins, and the recent theft of all four tires from a resident’s SUV.

“I’m very upset because my insurance will go up. I live off Social Security… I can’t keep paying higher insurance for a car that somebody steals from me,” said Betty, whose SUV was stripped of all four tires…

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