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Marion County Sheriff’s Office looking to identify alleged would-be boat thief

Security cameras caught man trying to steal boat in Ocala, sheriff’s office says

Security footage captured a man trying to break into a boat at a storage facility in Ocala on Aug. 4. (Marion County Sheriff's Office)

OCALA, Fla. – The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is looking to identify a man who allegedly broke into a boat and RV self-storage facility on Sunday.

Security cameras captured the man breaking into Barracuda Boat and RV Storage in Ocala on the night of Aug. 4 by cutting a hole in the perimeter fencing, the sheriff’s office said on social media. The suspect then attempted to break into a boat on the premises, the post states.

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The sheriff’s office’s Facebook post states officials believe the man became aware of the camera and left the area. Officials are asking for those who have any information on his identity to contact the sheriff’s office at 352-732-9111.

Those with knowledge of the man’s identity or whereabouts may also submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-7867 or www.ocalacrimestoppers.com; for Crime Stoppers, please reference 24-18 in your tip.


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