SW Houston Apartment Complex Faces Burglaries After Fire, Amidst Past Nuisance Lawsuit

Burglaries at Life at Jackson Square Apartments

• 🚨 Residents of the Life at Jackson Square Apartments in SW Houston are reporting alleged burglaries discovered Monday morning.
• 🏠 These incidents occurred days after a fire damaged part of the complex, with some residents being temporarily relocated.
• 🔑 Stolen items reportedly range from electronics and clothing to personal mementos like birthday and holiday gifts.

Resident Concerns and Security Claims

• 💬 Residents expressed distress, with one stating, "It's just a whole lot. Now, we come to this?"
• 🚪 Photos shared by residents show doors that appear to have been kicked in and broken door frames.
• 🔒 Residents claim they were assured the apartments would be secure with 24/7 security, which they feel was not provided.

History of Complex Issues

• ⚖️ The apartment complex has a history of problems, including a previous lawsuit filed by the city of Houston declaring it a nuisance.
• 🐶 This is not the first reported crime at the complex; a beloved dog's ashes were stolen in a previous incident, and a home invasion was caught on camera.
• 🛠️ Some residents noted that improvements were underway before these latest incidents, but many are now looking to permanently relocate.

Official Response

• 📝 HPD confirmed that they came to the complex and took reports on the burglaries.
• 🔇 Management for the Life at Jackson Square Apartments provided no comment when reached by KHOU 11.