Man’s car broken into days after moving to downtown St. Louis A man who recently moved to downtown St. Louis was the victim of a car break-in.

ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- Security changes are coming to downtown St. Louis parking garages. News 4 has been following reports of increased vehicle break-ins for several weeks.

News 4 has been pressing the city treasurer’s office to get answers for residents. The parking garages the crooks recently targeted are city-owned and overseen by the treasurer’s office.

The office sent a letter to those who live downtown and park in the 7th and Pine Street garage. The letter states there will be full-time evening security, limited after-hours door access and added security cameras to stop the break-ins.

Tuesday night, several cars were broken into at the 7th and Pine parking garage. While interviewing residents, our crews counted at least five damaged cars and shattered glass throughout the garage.

Debbie, who lives downtown and has two kids, was one of the victims.

“I’m terrified,” she said. “I have two kids and we’re vulnerable when we walk out here. Who’s going to stand up against somebody vandalizing something and I feel like if you walk into the middle of it, chances are you could get hurt.”