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Yacht theft charges

 

A 33-year-old man from Lake Munmorah appeared in Raymond Terrace Local Court at Port Stephens on June 20 charged with the theft of a $700,000 yacht from Booker Bay Marina on Friday, June 14.

The vessel, belonging to residents of Point Clare, was spotted by Water Police attached to Brisbane Waters LAC and the Volunteer Coastal Patrol about midday on June 19 at Port Stephens.

Port Stephens Water Police were contacted and attended the public jetty at Shoal Bay where the boat was moored.

The man was arrested and taken to Maitland Police Station where he was charged with larceny, taking and driving a conveyance without the consent of the owner, possession of a prohibited drug and possession of equipment used for administering a prohibited drug.

He was refused bail pending his court appearance.

Press release, June 20