Lenny Talarico, president of the Heritage Oaks II homeowners association, said a newly repaired section near University Avenue and McLeod Drive was damaged again within 24 hours. He said county crews had completed repairs roughly two days earlier.

Talarico said people who walk through the channels or live in the tunnels have continued to damage fencing, including reinforced sections. Nearby, he pointed to a gate where a lock had been broken, leaving the gate unsecured, he said.

The concern is that someone could enter the channel and be injured, Talarico said. Flood channels are built to carry stormwater, and open access can create risks for people entering them.

Resident Bridgette Baysinger said the repeated damage is upsetting to see near her home. She suggested installing cameras. Talarico also voiced support for cameras, saying they could help identify those responsible and deter further damage.

The damage is not uniform. At Topaz Avenue and Tompkins Avenue, two holes previously reported by residents had been repaired. But two other repaired sections had since been cut open again, Talarico said.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said residents can submit an online community service request for officers to assess a neighborhood concern. Depending on the issue, officers may use available resources, including camera towers, police said.

The repeated repairs and new damage leave residents seeking a lasting way to secure access points along the channel.