Boat break in and theft

[Sulley]

Friends of mine had their boat broken into in the last couple of days. It looks like the thieves were trying to steal the boat but could not find keys or manage to hot wire it, they had all the electrics panel open. They tried to break in through the patio doors and then gained access through a window.

They stole some very specific items so if anyone hears of the following being sold can they get in touch with me.

3 batteries
De Longhi dehumidifier
Dyson hoover
the water pump for the domestic system, unbolted and disconnected
The battery charger system unbolted and removed
Vacu flush toilet pump
5 black outside covers for the windows

These were not kids as no alcohol or cash were taken and they obviously knew boats. They had every locker and cupboard open and even used the owners tools to disconnect and remove all the items!

The boat had been untied and retied again sloppily.

 

[byron]

the very nature of the items taken point to a certain undesirable section of the boating fraternity.

 

[Sulley]

Unfortunately it looks like the boat had been specifically targeted, police and forensics have been out.

 

[Actionmat]

the very nature of the items taken point to a certain undesirable section of the boating fraternity.

I agree. I'm now waiting for break in number 3 and it's affecting my enjoyment of boat ownership. I hope the Police get somewhere before the next target, as the theif/thieves sound rather organised (apart from not having their own tools for removal).

 

[Blackfeather]

Where was this?

 

[Sulley]

In a secure marina.

 

[Actionmat]

It would be handy to know which area it happened in. Any CCTV?

 

[Sulley]

I don't really want to post the marina, yes there is CCTV but none that is any good!

 

[bumperdump]

In a secure marina.

cant be that secure if they have taken all that.

 

[boatingdave]

I think the marina should be identified. It is not a slur on the marina as most marina's can be accessed by water by the very nature of where they are located!

 

[Flynnbarr]

I agree with the above. pointless posting if we are not going to get a 'heads up' as to whether or not to be more vigilant.

 

[Actionmat]

I'm vigilant, as much info as possible would help.

 

[boatingdave]

Sulley, could you please let us know where. As per the earlier comments it's unfair to state what happened but not where.

 

[byron]

Sulley, could you please let us know where. As per the earlier comments it's unfair to state what happened but not where.

I don't understand what the big secret is in fact I find it most peculiar.

 

[Blackfeather]

I don't understand what the big secret is in fact I find it most peculiar.

Couldn't agree more. Not very helpful is it?

 

[boatingdave]

I think Sulley is a boat broker so may regret saying anything in case he upsets the marina which I can understand. Probably lower end from Windsor down? I'm off to the boat in Shepperton later to check her (because of this thread, which is why I wanted to know to save me worrying)

 

[Chill]

It was at MDL Windsor,

 

[boatingdave]

It was at MDL Windsor,

Thanks - I'll probably still pop down as it's organised now but it would have been useful to know sooner so we can all be vigilant.

 

[Richard Shead]

I think Sulley is a boat broker so may regret saying anything in case he upsets the marina which I can understand. Probably lower end from Windsor down? I'm off to the boat in Shepperton later to check her (because of this thread, which is why I wanted to know to save me worrying)

You do get female brokers as well

 

[boatingdave]

You so get female brokers as well

Ha ha, yup. Point taken, didn't mean anything by it. . I hope he/she isn't offended! Shall I stop digging now?