An East Village resident says bicycles and scooters were stolen from his apartment storage units.
SAN DIEGO – Residents near downtown San Diego want a campground with dozens of clean bikes. They filed reports but had no luck. CBS 8 is working for you to find out how to clear the camp.
The campground is in Sherman Heights just off I-5 and the Island Avenue bridge. Residents say they have contacted the city, the police and the highway patrol, but have made no progress.
“Actually, I walk by all the time and it doesn’t matter if you’re out at five in the morning, 7 in the evening or 8 at night, it’s constant,” said Krystle Talbot, an East Village resident.
His apartment is blocks away from the camp. She says bicycles and scooters have been stolen from her apartment several times.
“They really break into the units here at Pinnacle, Aspire. They break in and steal people’s things and they go there whether it’s scooters, equipment, bikes. They steal things non-stop and then they see it here,” he said.
Some San Diegans who live downtown have taken to Nextdoor about the encampment and stolen bikes.
“It’s really bad because they throw away all kinds of paper and food and everything,” said Victor Camacho, who lives in Sherman Heights.
Residents say they called San Diego Police who referred them to CHP. Residents say they tried to report it on the Get It Done app, but learned the area is not considered city property.
“It’s gotten to the point where it’s really dangerous when you’re on the freeway. People if they’re high just running across the freeway, you don’t know if you’re going to get hit and it’s scary,” said Talbot .
CBS 8 is working to find out which agency is in charge and how it’s being cleaned up. We contacted San Diego police, who said a specific case number was required, or it could fall under CHP jurisdiction. We have not heard back from the California Highway Patrol.
We reached the office of Councilor Stephen Whitburn, who represents this area. They said they are in contact with Caltrans to see if it falls under their jurisdiction. Residents say they hope something will be done.
“We have a beautiful country and a beautiful city and I hope they can do something better for everyone, not just for me, but for everyone,” Camacho said.
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