Stolen motor - BOL

[PigSticker]

Marine related theft is running rampant around S Fl..I work in the marine industry and you constantly hear of thefts on what seems like a weekly basis, it not even surprising anymore when you hear of it, its kinda the norm and has been for a couple years now. There is nobody out there stopping these dirtbags so they pretty much have free reign with whatever it is they want to take,motors, guages,electronics, i have even heard of a few trailers taken from the ramps during the day..

[shine]

Originally Posted by fg1

Shine, i am so sorry to hear about the theft of your Yamaha. i'm also sorry to hear that this problem has moved north. In Palm Beach County we have had a rash of Yamaha thefts in the last 6 months. The word on the street is that a group of 4 guys from Miami, who were caught and jailed 5 years ago, served 4 and a half years in prison, and are now out and doing exactly what they did 5 years ago. The engines go to Miami and get exported to the caribbean and south america. Apparently, nobody checks outgoing cargo containers. These assholes are pros. they're not going to stop.
I used to jokingly say that every Yamaha owner should paint their engines black, but damnit, it's just not a joke anymore. This is getting g***damn ridiculous!!!!

Do you have any more info on this, tried a news search could not find anything. There is a rash of these right now

[Bigshrimpin]

Maybe this guy knows . . .

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/ne...n-bla-2/nLmkd/

"They're taking entire boats sometimes just to strip the motors," said Detective Steven Beare of the Palm Beach County Multi-Agency Auto Theft Task Force. "We have recovered outboard motors shipped overseas."

[gofastsandman]

Maybe drive around the immediate area and look for high quality video cameras.
Ask if you could review the loop.

[sidelock]

With all this advanced new technology you would think that someone would come up with a gps recovery device that would text you a message or call your cell phone if the object is moved more than a hundred yards. Would'nt that be sweet, then you can catch the dirt bag low life bast...s red handed & tune up on your target practice.

[workinpr0gress]

Pretty Chitty, good luck with the Claim.

[CaptMick]

I got my open up this way for you. Sorry about the loss.

[fg1]

Shine - I heard about the "same guys" theory second hand, after they hit the storage lot at Loggerhead Marina in Palm Beach Gardens (at the foot of Donald Ross Road bridge). One of the victims heard a PBSO detective mention that they thought it was the same guys. They got about a dozen motors (all yamaha) and the detectives found paper plates, plastic forks, chicken bones and potato salad containers near a hole that had been cut in the chain link fence. These guys are very comfortable in their endeavors.
So you might check with the marine theft detective division @ Palm Beach County Sherrif's Office.

[Ed]

Originally Posted by fg1

Shine - I heard about the "same guys" theory second hand, after they hit the storage lot at Loggerhead Marina in Palm Beach Gardens (at the foot of Donald Ross Road bridge). One of the victims heard a PBSO detective mention that they thought it was the same guys. They got about a dozen motors (all yamaha) and the detectives found paper plates, plastic forks, chicken bones and potato salad containers near a hole that had been cut in the chain link fence. These guys are very comfortable in their endeavors.
So you might check with the marine theft detective division @ Palm Beach County Sherrif's Office.

The Loggerhead Marina at Palm Beach Gardens is a nightmare for theft and some of the previous employees, including the former manager, were suspects and all were fired. I captain a a motor yacht that we used to keep there...and within days of telling them we were not renewing, they stole a $1500 pair of Fujinon Image Stabilization binoculars right out the cabin - no forced entry. The side yard where smaller boats are stored on trailers is poorly secured and the thieves back up their cars in the shadows under the Donald Ross bridge, hop the fence and take whatever they want.