Martin Sheriff Alert: Traveling Criminals are Burglarizing Boats for Boat motors and electronic equipment  

Martin Sheriff Alert: Traveling Criminals are Burglarizing Boats for Boat motors and electronic equipment

Martin County, Fl (treasurecoast.com)-  The Martin County Sheriff has sent out an alert to warn the public that traveling criminals are burglarizing boats for boat motors and electronic equipment.

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We have had a recent uptick in marine electronics (specifically GPS devices) and boat motor thefts. Traveling criminals are targeting boats and electronic equipment. These costly crimes occur in driveways, storage facilities, and marinas at night. Criminals work in groups to case the area prior to committing the crimes and target boat motors that do not have a locking mechanism. They are also stealing the GPS, Garmins and Chart Plotters.
Martin Sheriff Alert: Traveling Criminals are Burglarizing Boats for Boat motors and electronic equipment  

Martin Sheriff Alert: Traveling Criminals are Burglarizing Boats for Boat motors and electronic equipment

Martin Sheriff Alert: Traveling Criminals are Burglarizing Boats for Boat motors and electronic equipment  

Martin Sheriff Alert: Traveling Criminals are Burglarizing Boats for Boat motors and electronic equipment

Martin Sheriff Alert: Traveling Criminals are Burglarizing Boats for Boat motors and electronic equipment  

Martin Sheriff Alert: Traveling Criminals are Burglarizing Boats for Boat motors and electronic equipment

Document the serial number of all your equipment. Take pictures of the items and keep them in a safe place in case of theft. Remove all valuables from boats when not in use. If you store your boat at a marina or storage facility, try to choose one with operating surveillance cameras. Also, use a personally placed surveillance camera or security camera on your boat specifically pointing to the console.
Our Criminal Investigation Division has had success in catching thieves and recovering stolen equipment because boat owners are placing operating surveillance cameras on their boats, making sure to encompass the boat motors and electronic equipment.
Please help us deter traveling criminals from stealing your property.
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