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To Prevent the Theft of your Vessel or Property:
There are some basic steps that we can all take to protect our property from theft as follows:
Record all details of your boat and equipment – including serial numbers – and keep this list in a safe place.
Engrave any valuable items – you can use your driver’s licence number.
Mark your dinghy with an identifying feature, such as your driver’s licence number.
Fit an anti-theft device to your trailer.
Fit a quality lock to your boat.
Remove valuable items from your boat when you leave it unattended. If you have to leave valuables on board, ensure they are out-of-sight.
If you are leaving your vehicle parked on shore while you go boating, please make certain that you leave NO valuables behind and that you secure your vehicle properly.
Consider fitting a quality alarm to your boat.
Don’t leave alcohol on the vessel or in sight.
Don’t leave keys on your boat. Take them with you.
What to do if your vessel is broken into, stolen or damaged:
Contact the Police Assistance Centre (PAC) on Telephone 131 444 or Jurien Bay Police on 9652 0600 to make a report. When a crime is happening or in a life-threatening situation dial 000.
Do not touch anything unless it’s absolutely essential. If the surfaces on your vessel are suitable and a forensics officer is available, they will attend to “dust” for finger prints. You can assist by:
Preserving areas for forensic examination for DNA and fingerprints from weather or contamination, where possible.
Noting any changes or disturbance of equipment on board for forensic examination.
Inquiring with neighbours / club members / other vessel users regarding similar offences or suspicious activities and informing the attending Police of the details.
Source: WA Water Police – “Marine Watch, a Guide to a more secure and a safe boating experience”. The full brochure is available from the Marine Rescue Jurien Bay Tower.
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