Boat Burglar Targets High-End GPS Units In Clear Lake Canal

KEMAH, TX -- A mysterious man cruising through the Clear Lake Canal in a kayak, wearing a gas mask and a wet suit, has done more than just paddled for pleasure.

Over the past six weeks, the mysterious man has stolen four GPS units valued at between $10,000 to $25,000 each.

Boaters, who live on the canal have left the lights on at night on their boat houses, but it hasn’t discouraged the boat burglar.

But the masked man doesn’t stop at theft, and has actually vandalized the boats in an effort to cover his tracks.

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During one attempted burglary, the man was seen trying to remove the GPS unit, and when he couldn’t remove the device, he sprayed the surveillance cameras with a fire extinguisher and sprayed the boat surface down with an acid and bleach.

Blake Sullivan, who owns the boat, said the damage from the acid will cost at least $3,000 to repair, and he feels the thief will come back with the tools he needs to finish the job.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the League City Police, at 281-332-2566.

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