Residents fed up with crime in apartment complex near UCF

Residents of an apartment complex near the University of Central Florida said they’re living in fear because it has become a hotbed for crime.

Orange County deputies respond to Marquee apartments on Alafaya Trail dozens of times during the past year for robberies and thefts.  Students say the complex needs to have better security.

“I know a lot of people are worried about it,” said resident Benjamin Seltzer.

They’re worried about a spike in violent robberies and other crimes at the complex.

For the past year, there have been roughly two crimes a week at the complex, sometimes three in one day, according to records.

“That’s ridiculous. I’m happy I got out. That’s unsafe,” said former resident Ryan Mistick.

Records show there have been seven cars stolen, 27 apartment burglaries and 30 car burglaries.

“That’s a longer list than I thought,” said Mistick.

The apartments, which used to be called Sterling Central Apartments, are privately owned and not affiliated with UCF.

The university issued a statement urging students to be vigilant about their safety and aware of their surroundings.