One marina in the Oakland Estuary in Northern California’s Bay Area has been hit by a spate of robberies where boats have been ransacked or stolen wholesale.
Thieves have taken everything from engine parts, GPS equipment and personal items, according to authorities., after police recovered his boat.
Young’s 40-foot Sea Ray yacht called the “Bay Escape” was docked at the Embarcadero Cove Marina when it was stolen and trashed by the pirates. The thieves not only stole and ransacked Young’s boat, but also left hypodermic needles and scrawled “I love Jessie” in bleach on the couch cushions, CBS reported.
Jamie Camacho said he’s noticed more small boats tied up around a homeless camp at Union Point Park in Oakland and become suspicious. “Someone in this marina had to defend themselves with guns against the pirates,” said West, who also lives on his boat. “Everyone here has a knife, gun or sword or stick to protect themselves. We don’t bother to call the police anymore. We are going to handle it ourselves.”
“Fighting crime out here is tough, as we only have one full-time marine officer, and that’s myself,” said Officer Kaleo Albino.
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