Family fed up with intruders breaking into their home in southwest Houston
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HOUSTON – A Houston family was forced to install surveillance cameras and put up “No Trespassing” signs throughout their vacant home after intruders kept making themselves at home.
Sara Florida said on Jan. 13 they were notified by neighbors that several people were breaking in and stealing items from their house. She said the intruders took about $35,000 worth of equipment stored inside the home, which is currently being remodeled.
“We’re missing all kinds of construction equipment like tools, appliances and kitchen cabinetry. We’re missing a lot of things out of the garage,” said Florida.
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