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Santa Cruz police help catch man accused of trying to steal boat

By Avery Johnson

June 25, 2021 11:46 PM

Published June 25, 2021 4:27 PM

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION) Santa Cruz police said a "failed pirate" has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a boat.

Police said the suspect took an O'Neill catamaran and threatened officers with an 8-foot poll that had a galvanized metal hook at the end.

Officers and Harbor Patrol worked together by using a Harbor Patrol boat as a diversion while officers boarded the ship without the suspect noticing. He was quickly arrested.

The suspect, a 37-year-old from San Jose, has had multiple contacts with Santa Cruz police and other law enforcement agencies since November, according to police. He is now facing multiple charges.

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Avery Johnson

Avery Johnson is the Digital Content Director at KION News Channel 5/46.

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