Boat owners said crime and lawlessness at the Oakland Estuary is escalating into a crisis, saying the situation has worsened during the last two months and they want the city to take action.
Estuary is escalating into a crisis, saying the situation has worsened during the last two months.
"I probably know of 15 people who've had their small boats stolen," said Craig Jacobsen, owner of Outboard Motor Shop. He said more recently, thieves stole parts from his customers' boats anchored at his dock in the middle of the night. "This is an example of the illegal anchor-outs on the Oakland Estuary," said Brock de Lappe, who retired as harbormaster in 2022.
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