Orlando police say car prowlers have been working the parking garages and economy lots at Orlando International Airport, and now they want the public’s help to track them down.
According to the department, a series of vehicle break-ins at MCO happened between May 24 and May 31, targeting cars left in airport parking areas. Investigators say suspects were spotted roaming the lots, tugging on door handles of unsecured vehicles, and in some cases walking off with stolen property.
Police release images, ask for tips
As reported by WFTV, the Orlando Police Department has released images connected to the case and is asking anyone who recognizes the people shown to come forward. That coverage notes OPD is actively working multiple incidents across airport parking areas and following leads to figure out who is behind the crime spree.
How to report tips
OPD is urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers. Per the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation, Central Florida Crimeline lists phone numbers 407‑423‑TIPS and toll‑free 800‑423‑TIPS for anonymous tips that can be routed to investigators. Online tips can also be submitted through the Crimeline portal.
Parking trouble is not new at MCO
Airport parking has long been a magnet for trouble, whether from thieves or careless operators. A previous WKMG/ClickOrlando investigation found that some off‑site valet lots left vehicles and keys unsecured, making life a lot easier for would‑be burglars. Crime‑mapping services also show multiple reports around Jeff Fuqua Boulevard and airport lots in late May, highlighting a cluster of parking‑area incidents near MCO.
OPD keeps case open and active
The department says the investigation into the recent break‑ins is very much active, with officers reviewing surveillance video and working through tip leads to identify suspects. WFTV’s report notes that, as of the station’s most recent update, police had not publicly announced any arrests tied to the case.
How travelers can lower their risk
Police and local crime‑prevention resources continue to push the basics: lock your doors, take valuables with you or stash them in the trunk, and choose well‑lit, staffed garages when you can. The I‑Drive Orlando Crime Prevention page echoes those tips and urges people to report suspicious behavior instead of assuming someone else already has.
If you recognize anyone in the police images or have video from airport parking areas during the time of the break‑ins, contact Central Florida Crimeline/Crime Stoppers at 800‑423‑TIPS or submit an anonymous tip online via Central Florida Crimeline. This story will be updated as Orlando police release new information.
