Economy|WrittenByLAPost
A dramatic surge in maritime crime targeting houseboats and yachts has alarmed residents along the shores and waterways of San Francisco Bay. Over the past several months, daring thefts and acts of vandalism have become increasingly common, forcing victims to confront the perpetrators themselves without an effective law enforcement response. The coastal communities dotting the San Francisco Bay have seen a marked spike in crimes committed on the water by what locals have dubbed “seafaring bandits.” Former harbor master Brock de Lappe expressed grave concern over the situation at a recent municipal meeting, stating, “The open shoreline of the estuary
December 19, 2023