Residents of Syokimau Estate are living in fear following a spate of robberies. At least seven houses have been broken into since Thursday with armed gangsters taking off with household goods and cash. The gangs force their way into homes by cutting grilles on doors and windows. According to victims, the attacks are carried out between midnight and 5am. Yesterday, residents appealed to the police to round up young men who like idling in shopping centrest at night.