Rampant Homeless Camps Fuel Seabound Bandit Attacks in San Francisco Bay
Seabound bandits have been terrorizing the Oakland-Alameda Estuary in San Francisco Bay, raiding yachts and houseboats, stealing valuable items, and either sinking the ships or dumping the remnants miles away. Some residents blame the surge of nearby homeless camps for the increase in crime. The boating community is considering arming themselves as law enforcement staffing levels decline. The Alameda Police Department is partnering with Oakland PD and the Coast Guard to increase patrols and crack down on the crimes. The bandits are believed to be coming from Oakland, which has been grappling with an exploding homeless crisis. The crackdown's effectiveness is yet to be determined.