Neighbors living in West Baltimore's Upton neighborhood are calling on city leaders and police to help them curb crime on their block.

For months, Halem Avenue residents say they've been trying to protect their properties from squatters and thieves.

But they say it hasn't been enough—even after reaching out to authorities.

Aisha Nins and her neighbor, Ashley, said that their families moved to the 800 block of Harlem Ave in Baltimore's historic Upton neighborhood because it felt like home. They've both lived here for more than two years now.

"Once I found out about the history here, I was kind of sold, and so I decided to stay in Upton," said Nins. "But in saying in Upton has come with its issues."

The duo says that within the last six months, they've seen a big uptick in crime.

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