"Pirate-Infested San Francisco Bay: Homeless Marauders on the Rise"
Homeless pirates in the San Francisco Bay are targeting houseboats and larger vessels, using small motor-powered dinghies for smash-and-grab raids. The pirates have been cutting boats loose to drift out to sea and leaving ransacked vessels covered in graffiti. Residents have had to confront the thieves themselves as police intervention has been lacking. The crime wave is believed to be linked to the growing homeless population in the area. The surrounding cities of Oakland and San Francisco have also seen a rise in crime and homelessness.