Police urged residents to be watchful after a series of thefts from moored boats.

A spokesman for the Bermuda Police Service said: “The public are asked to report any persons seen acting suspiciously around bays and in the vicinity of moored boats and to report the sale of second-hand marine equipment that appears to be of a suspicious nature.

“It should be noted that it is an offence to purchase stolen property.”

The spokesman said that thefts were reported from vessels in St George’s, Smith’s and Harbour Road, Paget, in recent days.

“Owners are encouraged to remove valuable items from their boat and take precautions, where possible, to secure removable items,” he said.

“Additionally, punts should be secured to a permanent object with a good-quality chain and padlock.

“Owners are also encouraged to take pictures of their boat and its equipment, as well as note serial numbers and identifying marks, to aid in their recovery in the event that property is stolen.”

Anyone with information about the thefts was asked to call 211 or the main police number, 295-0011.

The public can also make reports through the community reporting portal, portal.police.bm, or speak with an officer they know.