A vacant home in Spring Valley has become the target of repeated squatter activity, alarming neighbors and frustrating the listing agent managing the property. Despite numerous police calls, break-ins, and unauthorized access persist at the residence, which is tied up in probate proceedings as the late owner’s family handles matters from out of state.
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Trespassing Problem Escalates
The realtor overseeing the vacant Spring Valley home revealed to 8 News Now that squatter activity began after word spread about the property’s vacancy. “Somehow, these dangerous people got a whiff that it’s vacant, and we started noticing some activity in there,” she said, requesting anonymity for her safety. Surveillance captured unidentified vehicles frequently entering the property.
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Vehicles, U-Hauls, and Excuses
Footage revealed various SUVs, sedans, and even a U-Haul parked at the home. The realtor recounted a particular incident where intruders falsely claimed they were there to install flooring. “We’re like, ‘No, we’re on the phone with the owner now. She never ordered flooring, so we’re going to call the cops.’ And they ran.”…