Five water craft thefts worry Charlotte cops
Charlotte County Sheriff's detectives are warning owners of personal water craft on trailers to be sure they are well secured.
The fifth such theft in the last few months occurred Monday in the 2200 block of Starlite Lane in Port Charlotte. when two green and white Yamaha Jet Skis, 1995 and 1997 model years, were taken. Detectives said the dual trailer with Florida tag CG392Z was reportedly secured with a heavy chain and padlock, which was missing.
Detective Richard Nix said, "Thieves are backing up to a trailer containing a pair of personal water craft, hooking on, and driving away. Please take extra precaution in securing these items."
Other thefts:
July 14: Harbour Heights, a 2002 dual Jet Ski trailer, Florida tag L696GY, with a 2005 Kawasaki JT-12 and a 1998 Yamaha Jet Ski.
July 22: Harbour Heights, a 2001 dual Jet Ski trailer, Florida tag E529BA, with a 2001 Sea-Doo Jet Ski and a 2001 Sea-Doo Jet Ski.
July 28: Port Charlotte, 19500 block of Midway Blvd., a trailer with neon green Kawasaki 500 Jet Ski and a Neon Green Kawasaki 550 Jet Ski.
Aug. 17: Placida area public parking lot, Panama Blvd. and Placida Rd. (C.R.775), a 2000 Sea Doo and a 2008 Sea Doo on a 2008 Triton aluminum trailer.
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