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PUNTA GORDA POLICE DEPARTMENT                               Interim Captain Dylan Renz, drenz@pgorda.us




         Boat and boat equipment thefts are commonplace in Southwest Florida. We in Punta Gorda
         are  fortunate  to  have  a  full-time  Marine  Patrol  Officer,  a  group  of  dedicated  Marine  Patrol
         volunteers, and also the active Neighborhood Marine Watch. Even with all these watchdog
         efforts  in  place,  boat  owners  must  remain  vigilant  during  these  summer  months  to  avoid
         falling  victim  to  thieves.  The  Punta  Gorda  Police  Department  recommends  the  following
         practices to make your vessel a hard target for criminals.

               First, record all your boat’s information such as serial numbers, ID codes, and HIN.
                 Take  photos,  and  mark  your  property  with  a  unique  code,  such  as  your  house
                 number.
               Install an alarm system designed for the marine environment – criminals don’t like to
                 make noise or attract attention. Dock lights triggered by motion are an inexpensive
                 means to deter theft.
               Secure your vessel. Lock the boat and ignition system, and keep your key in your residence.
               Don’t forget to check your security measures to ensure they are working and also take this time to double check
                 your insurance policies and confirm you have coverage.

         As always, we encourage our residents to be vigilant and report any unusual activities they observe at the time they
         occur. Vessels running without lights, carrying multiple large containers on deck or loitering in the areas of residential
         docks and public marinas are of interest to the department, especially in the late night and early morning hours.
         Contact 941-639-4111 to report suspicious activity immediately.









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