Per the SCC:

Boat Rockers-- As we posted yesterday, we've seen an increase in car break-in's at Boat Rock this month and the past week in particular. On Sunday afternoon, things escalated when the thieves were interrupted, and they fired a gun in the parking lot. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but the people responsible have not been caught. We are working closely with the police and will continue to post updates.

In the meantime, we encourage climbers and other visitors to use their discretion in deciding whether to visit Boat Rock before those responsible have been caught. Exercise extreme caution if you do choose to visit. Do not leave valuables in your car. Do not loiter in the parking area. Do not stay after dark. If you see a break-in happening, do not approach or escalate the situation. Call 911 immediately and report it (or any other suspicious activity) to the police. Game cameras have been installed and a gate will be installed on Wednesday. (The combination will be posted on our website under Climbing Areas > Boat Rock.)

It sickens and saddens us to see the place we love used for criminal activity. Please know that we won't take this lying down! SCC staff and some volunteers will be at Boat Rock tomorrow to finish some trail work that had to understandably be put on hold on Sunday. If you want to lend a hand tomorrow, we will be working from 9-2!



Per one of the break in victims:

On 11/5/2017, my car was broken into at Boatrock. The theives stole Josh's laptop (2013 MacBook Pro with Retina Display) and HD with all of his life's personal photos.



The thieves later returned, in a stolen vehicle. They pulled into the Boatrock parking lot, only to find many people were waiting for their return. They drove through my car (just front cosmetic damages) and started shooting at us as they pulled away.

Be careful out there