SAN DIEGO — Residents near Downtown San Diego want an encampment with dozens of bikes cleaned up. They've filed reports but haven't had any luck. CBS 8 is Working for You to find out how to get the encampment cleared out.
The encampment is in Sherman Heights just off I-5 and the Island Avenue bridge. Residents say they've contacted the city, police and highway patrol but there hasn't been any progress made.
"I actually drive past there all the time and it doesn't matter if you're out there at five in the morning, 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. at night it's constant," said Krystle Talbot, an East Village resident.
Her apartment is blocks away from the encampment. She says bikes and scooters have been stolen from her apartment building numerous times.
"They have actually been breaking into the units here at Pinnacle, Aspire. They break in and steal people's stuff and go over there whether it's scooters, equipment, bikes. They steal stuff nonstop and then see them over there," she said.
Some San Diegans living downtown have taken to Nextdoor over the encampment and stolen bikes.
"It's really bad because they throw all kinds of papers and food and everything," said Victor Camacho, who lives in Sherman Heights.
Residents say they've called San Diego Police who referred them to CHP. Residents say they've tried reporting it on the Get It Done app but learned the area isn't considered city property.
"It's getting to the point it's really dangerous when you're getting on the freeway. People if they're high just running across the highway you don't know if you're going to hit them and it's scary," Talbot said.
CBS 8 is working to find out which agency is in charge and how to get it cleaned up. We contacted San Diego Police, who said a specific case number was needed, or it might fall under CHP jurisdiction. We haven't heard back from California Highway Patrol.
We've reached out to Councilmember Stephen Whitburn's office, who represents this area. They say they are in contact with Caltrans to see if this falls into their jurisdiction. Residents say they're hopeful something will be done.
"We have a beautiful country and beautiful city and I hope they can do something better for everyone, not just me but everyone," Camacho said.
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