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Residents in a South Plaza neighborhood, known for its walkability and nearby parks, are now dealing with a persistent problem: car break-ins.

"It's an epidemic," said property manager Eric Krugh. When people go to bed, they cross their fingers that their car is going to be okay.

Michelle Kurkowski, a condo owner in the area, discovered her car and at least 10 of her neighbors' vehicles had broken windows Tuesday morning.

"Oh, we always wake up and are like, did our windows get smashed last night? And have to come down and check in the morning," Kurkowski said.

Kurkowskis building recently upgraded its security cameras and lights, but according to Krugh, these measures haven't deterred the perpetrators.

"They are not even deterred," Krugh said.

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