Increased Burglaries in Midtown Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Surveillance footage from Piola’s security cameras in Midtown captured a man breaking into the restaurant.

According to the owner, this is not the first time restaurants in the complex have been targeted by burglars.

The thief managed to steal two bottles of Hennessy, a bottle of tequila, and a bottle of gin.

Crime Data and Safety Measures

Recent data obtained by ABC13 reveals that there have been at least twelve reported incidents in the area over the past year.

The ABC13 Neighborhood Safety Tracker indicates that burglaries in the last 12 months have decreased by 13% compared to the average over the past four years, as per the Houston Police Department’s latest available data.

Although the Midtown area has one of the highest burglary rates in Houston, the overall average has remained relatively stable in the past four years, with a slight decrease in 2021.

Targeting of Businesses by Homeless Individuals

An anonymous Houston police officer revealed that homeless individuals often target this strip of businesses.

Help Identify the Suspect

If you have any information regarding the identity of the person shown in the video, please contact the Houston Police Department.

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