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Shrimp boat stolen from Galveston port, later run aground

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Published  April 17, 2023 4:43pm CDT
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Shrimp boat bandit caught on camera in Galveston

A shrimp boat was run aground and two other boats were damaged in an incident caught on camera in Galveston.

GALVESTON, Texas - Port of Galveston Police officers are searching for a suspect after a shrimp boat was run aground over the weekend. 

According to officials, officers responded to the theft of the boat, which was moored at Pier 19. 

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An investigation of the theft revealed that a man boarded the M/V Santana in slip 24W, backed out of the slip, and damaged two other vessels that were moored in the area. 

Surveillance video captures the moment shrimp boat is stolen from Galveston port

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Suspect seen stealing shrimp boat from slip at Galveston port.

Officials said the Santana was then taken to the Pier 7 area, where it was run aground with significant damage. 

FOX 26 speaks with those affected after shrimp boat was stolen

FOX 26 Photojournalist Darlene Janik Faires spoke with the boat captain whose boat was stolen from a slip at the Galveston port.

The suspect then fled.

We're told investigators have identified the suspect in the theft and are working on seeking arrest warrants.