Business owners in the area also said this behavior is costing them customers. They’ve called Houston police for help but say the problem persists. That’s why they called the KPRC 2 Investigates team to step in.
Local businesses in the lot, such as Twin Crab, told KPRC 2 Investigates their customers feel unsafe coming to their business, and the takeover has hurt their monthly revenue. Frustrated, Baker took matters into his own hands. He’s installed a video surveillance system that alerts officers of a parking lot takeover.
Investigators with the Traffic Crimes Task Force said they’ve been monitoring that location and the group. HPD confirmed they responded to calls on June 11 and June 18.The KPRC 2 Investigates linked Constable Jerry Garcia with Baker and his tenants. He pledged to deal with the problem immediately.