High Theft- Homeless Problem
I have spent a lot of time in the lost coast since 1978.
It’s sad to see the area go down hill. Campers are sitting ducks for property crime.
We had our 2 mountain bikes stolen- valued $4,000.00. Bikes were locked with a heavy chain and hood lock. The thieves come between 3:00 am to 4:00 am with either a cordless grinder or large bolt cutter. Supposedly a harden chain and lock can’t be cut. Must buy on line- not what Home Depot sells.
Propane tanks, chairs, BBQ May also be stolen- but bikes are the desired item.
It’s so sad to see this beautiful area become a waste land. Police do not do anything- they can’t.
Crescent City officials say they can’t install cameras, lights, or gates due to coastal commission restrictions.
I don’t believe because the Harbor next door to campground has lights and cameras.
Area is stunning- place all valuables inside RV.
We stay here for 3 months at a time- starting in September.
We may not be back.
Huge and very dangerous homeless encampments. We drove around looking for our bikes- and accidentally drove into a homeless encampment. Police said they won’t go into these places.
The encampment looked like a war zone. Very scary. Burnt out cars, RVs, trash, very bad.