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Fort Worth Neighborhood on Edge After Five Burglaries

A South Fort Worth neighborhood is on edge after several recent burglaries and attempted break-ins.

"I am scared," said Charles Neal, who has lived in the area for eight years.

Neighbors on Deniro Drive, Pacino Drive and Elvis Court said life is not the same after five reported burglaries.

One woman is moving out after someone broke into her house and took five televisions.

The thieves are kicking in doors and breaking windows to get everything out, especially electronics.

"It is getting ridiculous around here. It is crazy," said Greg Franklin.

Franklin has a background in security and often sits outside, looking for anyone suspicious. This weekend, he came home and saw his back door had been kicked in. Sadly, he was not too surprised. His televisions, laptops and video game systems were gone.

"I'm scared to go to work because my mom and my aunt are here when I'm not here," said Franklin.

His neighbor, David Sowell, is staying home with his family, too.

"Not only am I worried for myself, I'm worried for my kids, for my neighbors, a little bit of everybody," said Sowell.

They describe the neighborhood as a family, with everybody looking out for each other. Police told NBC 5 there are no suspects in the thefts.

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