Crime & Safety

WATCH: Naked Florida Burglar Steals Flag From Sightseeing Yacht

A naked burglar was captured on surveillance video climbing aboard a well-known Florida sightseeing yacht. You won't believe what he took.

A naked burglar was captured on surveillance video climbing aboard a well-known Florida sightseeing yacht.
A naked burglar was captured on surveillance video climbing aboard a well-known Florida sightseeing yacht. (Courtesy Delray Yacht Cruises)

DELRAY BEACH, FL — A naked Florida burglar was captured on surveillance video climbing aboard a well-known sightseeing yacht and stealing the American flag that hangs off the rear of the vessel. Now police are asking for the public's help in finding this brazen pirate.

"Who is this guy?" Delray Beach police asked after posting video of the tattooed man in all his glory online Thursday.

Megan Christian, a manager at Delray Yacht Cruises, told Patch the flag was taken from the Lady Atlantic sightseeing yacht as it was moored for the night off busy Atlantic Avenue, which is home to a number of bars and restaurants.

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"We noticed the flag was missing and went through the on-board cameras, Christian said.

Florida police are asking for help in finding this naked yacht burglar. Via Delray Beach Police Department.

The Lady Atlantic and Lady Delray are two of the company's sightseeing yachts that offer dinner and sightseeing cruises along the Intracoastal Waterway. The company has been offering cruises in Delray Beach since 2003.

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Watch video of the naked yacht burglar below:

As the man reaches the top deck of the yacht he can be seen in a second video thrusting his arms triumphantly into the air before snatching his bounty and diving into the Intracoastal below.

If you recognize the man, Delray Beach police ask that you call 561-243-7800.

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