HOUSTON – Police said they are worried about all of the car break-ins at the Millie Bush Dog Park in Houston.
Heather Stanley brought her chocolate lab, Zoey, to Millie Bush Dog Park near the Westpark Tollway and Highway 6 to play, but ended up becoming the most recent victim of a car break-in.
"They shattered the window," Stanely said. "They didn't even open it, because there weren't any fingerprints. They grabbed it, because it was underneath the seat.
Stanley said the thieves not only stole her purse, but also her checkbook, and even went as far as writing checks and withdrawing money from her checking account.
The Precinct 5 Constables Offices admitted it is aware of the crime problem in the park and are adding patrols to the area. They said they've even added a patrol car as a decoy to try and keep crooks away.
The Houston Police Department said there have been more than a dozen car break-ins reported since March of this year.
Meanwhile, Stanley said she is just thankful she wasn't hurt and worries women are specifically being targeted.
"So, you know, there are people looking for women getting out of their cars without their purses and there are no cameras, so we have no leads," Stanley said.