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“Mission Failed”: Rooftop Skateboarding Ends with Police Response 🛹‼️

Two juveniles are facing trespassing-related arrests after climbing onto the roof of the Goodwill building in Sierra Vista to skateboard.

According to a Sierra Vista Police Department incident report, officers responded to a business in the 2300 block of E. Fry Boulevard at approximately 4:49 p.m. on July 9 after an employee reported juveniles skateboarding on the roof.

The reporting employee showed officers a photograph that allegedly captured the two juveniles using an electrical box to climb onto a ladder and gain access to the rooftop. Officers located the juveniles’ backpacks and clothing on the roof before spotting the two individuals skateboarding on the far west end of the building.

Backup officers arrived, made contact with both juveniles, and identified them. According to the report, both were informed they were under arrest for trespassing and their parents were contacted to respond to the scene.

Police noted that the area had multiple “No Trespassing” and “No Skateboarding” signs posted and emphasized that climbing onto commercial rooftops is illegal and creates a significant safety risk.

Both juveniles were ultimately referred to their parents for the trespassing offense, and a Victim’s Rights packet was provided to the property’s management company. The case was cleared through juvenile arrests.

While this may sound like something out of a video game, police say the real-world consequences are serious. Rooftops can contain fragile surfaces, electrical equipment, skylights, and other hazards that can quickly turn a dangerous stunt into a life-threatening incident.

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