SAN DIEGO -- The high numbers of foreclosed homes around the county is creating a new challenge for police. Authorities said the vacant residences are becoming havens for illegal activity, including vandalism, drug abuse and other crimes. One real estate agent told NBC 7/39 about his recent run-in with a Clairemont home targeted by vandals. He found offensive messages, spray painted in red, on the walls throughout the home. As a result, a fresh coat of paint was needed to cover the vandalism up. "Apparently the people broke in more than once," said Susan Vespremi who lives nearby. "It was really visible. Anyone who would drive by would comment on it. Real estate agent Gary Kent said he sees some type of vandalism in one out of every 20 homes he deals with. Most of the cases are in Escondido, Logan Heights and the Mid-City area. From the homeless to teenagers looking for a place to party, San Diego police said they are concerned more foreclosed homes will be targeted. "They go inside the home -- they sleep there. Sometimes they do drugs or other illegal activity -- other people are stealing like plumbing, fixtures and things like that," said police department spokeswoman Monica Munoz. "We have to be able to find someone who is responsible for the property and if it's in between the bank and the next owner there is no one responsible," she said. If it's determined that a bank is responsible for the property, that bank has to pay for repair damages, as well as ways to prevent the trespassing from happening again. But that is easier said, than done, according to Kent. "Sometimes we're in escrow and they still come back. We've had a cases where we've said look the house is sold you have to leave and you can't come back," Kent said. But he said you can't guard a house 24 hours a day. Authorities said the best way to fight against the problem is if neighbors keep an eye out and call police.
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