Crime & Safety

Egg Vandalism Reported in Country Estates

Has your property been egged recently? The Sheriff's Station urges people to report this vandalism when it happens.

Residents in the San Diego Country Estates are reporting several incidents of property vandalism, specifically egging of cars.

Paula Holopainen, who lives on Rainbird Road, told Patch in a news tip that her house, trailer, boat and truck have all been pelted with eggs, causing damage to all property.

"To me it is vandalism, property damage and trespassing," Holopainen wrote.

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Other neighbors have noted recent bouts of vandalism on Ramona Patch's Facebook page, including car egging, toilet-papering and even shaving cream distributing. One of the streets reportedly affected by the vandalism is Pappas Road.

Holopainen also noted a house hit by eggs at the corner of Pappas and Rainbird, as well as the Jeremy's on the Hill catering truck. An RV on Abajo Drive was also egged.

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Barbara Wallace, a crime prevention specialist at the Ramona Sheriff's Substation, said vandalism like this isn't the easiest crime to capture, since the perpetrators are rarely caught in action.

"It's something that's really hard to stop," she said.

Wallace also encouraged recording descriptions of the suspects, saying it was the best way to prevent this type of crime. If you can, get a license plate number or a description of a car. Use the camera on your phone or a security camera to get a good look at the vandalizers. And always report the crime.

"If you don't report [the vandalism], you're telling the [criminals] it's ok to do it," Wallace said, noting it's usually people in the area committing the crime. "Stand up and report."

After you report the crime, Michele Tanguay, owner of , highly suggests getting rid of that egg as quickly as possible, as the egg causes major damage to the car's paint, noting that one egg once caused $3,000 worth of damage to her trailer.

"It'll scar the paint," she said to Patch. "The sooner you get it off, the better."

Tanguay recommends taking a car to an auto specialist, like K2 Auto Detailing or , since a professional can remove the egg without causing more damage to the car.

If you live in the Country Estates and have had a vehicle egged recently, Tanguay also suggests starting an insurance claim. Most full-coverage plans will cover damage like this, she said.

Don't forget to report crime in your neighborhood, including vandalism, to the Sheriff's Department at 760-789-9157.


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