San Fran Officials Warn Residents About Pirates
Oct 14, 2023 10:55:21 #
San Fran Officials Warn Residents About Pirates
S. Adams S. ADAMS OCTOBER 2, 2023
In recent months, residents living on houseboats and yachts in the San Francisco Bay have been plagued by a new and alarming threat - seafaring bandits. These criminals have been ransacking boats in the Oakland-Alameda Estuary, causing chaos and fear among the community.
Former harbor master Brock de Lappe has revealed that residents have had to physically fight off the burglars, who have been stealing anything of value from their ships. This desperate action is a result of the criminals sinking or dumping the vessels miles away in the Oakland Harbor or along its shorelines, leaving the owners with nothing.
The situation has become so dire that victims have had to personally confront the thieves to recover their property, as the police have been unable to provide adequate support. Speaking at a municipal meeting, de Lappe stated that this is unacceptable, especially for the many elderly residents who call these boats their homes.
De Lappe is not alone in his concerns. During Wednesday's San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission's (BCDC) enforcement meeting, several residents shared their own experiences of the bleak situation. One woman, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, recounted a harrowing incident where she rescued a terrified young man whose sailboat had been cut free by the thieves.
Aside from the significant financial losses, the issue is also causing a major safety concern for the community. Mary Spicer, who founded a volunteer group that helps clean the estuary, has canceled their cleanup this year due to concerns over violent incidents involving a nearby homeless encampment. She stated that she did not feel comfortable bringing children to the site until the city of Oakland addressed these issues.
It is believed that the bandits are a result of Oakland's steep rise in homelessness, which has overflowed into the waterways. Alameda, a nearby island known for its high-quality living, has become a prime target for these criminals.
The city of Alameda is taking steps to address the issue, but it is not an easy task. Police Chief Nishant Joshi acknowledged the difficulty in drawing a line in the waterways and stated that a regional approach is necessary to effectively tackle the problem. Alameda Police, who have lost 30% of their department due to attrition, are working with Oakland PD's marine unit to increase patrols in the area and keep watch over the marinas at all times.
Residents and local authorities alike are calling for swift action to be taken to address the growing issue of seafaring bandits in the San Francisco Bay. The safety and security of those who call the waterways their home must be a top priority, and the community is hopeful that with the efforts of law enforcement and the support of the BCDC, a resolution can be found soon.
https://civildeadline.com/san-fran-officials-warn-residents-about-pirates/
S. Adams S. ADAMS OCTOBER 2, 2023
In recent months, residents living on houseboats and yachts in the San Francisco Bay have been plagued by a new and alarming threat - seafaring bandits. These criminals have been ransacking boats in the Oakland-Alameda Estuary, causing chaos and fear among the community.
Former harbor master Brock de Lappe has revealed that residents have had to physically fight off the burglars, who have been stealing anything of value from their ships. This desperate action is a result of the criminals sinking or dumping the vessels miles away in the Oakland Harbor or along its shorelines, leaving the owners with nothing.
The situation has become so dire that victims have had to personally confront the thieves to recover their property, as the police have been unable to provide adequate support. Speaking at a municipal meeting, de Lappe stated that this is unacceptable, especially for the many elderly residents who call these boats their homes.
De Lappe is not alone in his concerns. During Wednesday's San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission's (BCDC) enforcement meeting, several residents shared their own experiences of the bleak situation. One woman, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, recounted a harrowing incident where she rescued a terrified young man whose sailboat had been cut free by the thieves.
Aside from the significant financial losses, the issue is also causing a major safety concern for the community. Mary Spicer, who founded a volunteer group that helps clean the estuary, has canceled their cleanup this year due to concerns over violent incidents involving a nearby homeless encampment. She stated that she did not feel comfortable bringing children to the site until the city of Oakland addressed these issues.
It is believed that the bandits are a result of Oakland's steep rise in homelessness, which has overflowed into the waterways. Alameda, a nearby island known for its high-quality living, has become a prime target for these criminals.
The city of Alameda is taking steps to address the issue, but it is not an easy task. Police Chief Nishant Joshi acknowledged the difficulty in drawing a line in the waterways and stated that a regional approach is necessary to effectively tackle the problem. Alameda Police, who have lost 30% of their department due to attrition, are working with Oakland PD's marine unit to increase patrols in the area and keep watch over the marinas at all times.
Residents and local authorities alike are calling for swift action to be taken to address the growing issue of seafaring bandits in the San Francisco Bay. The safety and security of those who call the waterways their home must be a top priority, and the community is hopeful that with the efforts of law enforcement and the support of the BCDC, a resolution can be found soon.
https://civildeadline.com/san-fran-officials-warn-residents-about-pirates/
Oct 14, 2023 11:23:10 #
Oldsailor65 wrote:
San Fran Officials Warn Residents About Pirates br... (show quote)
All of this is the END result of allowing lawlessness to go unpunished.
Oct 14, 2023 11:52:24 #
Bruce123 wrote:
All of this is the END result of allowing lawlessness to go unpunished.
Absolutely correct!
Treat them like pirates were treated 200 years ago
Oct 14, 2023 20:08:34 #
HANG 'EM FROM THE YARD ARM!!
Or publicly make them walk the plank and charge admission to earn and pay back for what they stole.
Or publicly make them walk the plank and charge admission to earn and pay back for what they stole.
Oct 14, 2023 20:26:12 #
Crystalman wrote:
HANG 'EM FROM THE YARD ARM!!
Or publicly make them walk the plank and charge admission to earn and pay back for what they stole.
Or publicly make them walk the plank and charge admission to earn and pay back for what they stole.
Oct 16, 2023 05:13:24 #
Oldsailor65 wrote:
San Fran Officials Warn Residents About Pirates br... (show quote)
I thought the Lie-beral Demonocrats were ok with people stealing....No Rules, Just Right. Right ?!?!
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