Police searching for man who stole boat in New Jersey, docked it at Staten Island Ferry terminal

Monday, October 23, 2017
BAYONNE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Police are searching for the man behind a bizarre case of criminal trespassing.

Investigators say the man stole a small recreational boat from Bayonne, New Jersey - then piloted it across the Kill Van Kull and docked it at the Staten Island Ferry terminal.
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The incident happened October 19.

Officers say once the man arrived at the terminal, he climbed onto a gangway and walked into a restricted area before running away towards Richmond Terrace.
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The NYPD took possession of the stolen boat and is searching for the man, who is described as white, mid 40's, wearing a green shirt, gray pants, and white sneakers.

Anyone with information is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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