PHOENIX — A string of car break-ins in Ahwatukee over the last couple weeks is sparking concern among neighbors, many of whom are learning about the crimes through social media apps like Facebook and Nextdoor.

Several residents told 12 News they want the person — or people — responsible to be apprehended.

"It's kind of made me mad, and it's also kind of sad that somebody's, you know, stooping to that level to do that sort of thing,” said Dave Peterson, who lives near 41st Street and Knox Road.

Peterson said he’s lived in the area for four years and during that time, he hasn’t seen much crime.

"It's supposed to be a pretty good neighborhood, so not too much of that, until recently, I guess," he said.

Early Friday morning, Peterson caught someone on his security camera at around 3 o'clo

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