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This article was first published on July 23, 2026 by WPTV and curated for The Palm Beach readers.

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Man arrested for stealing $60,000 in GPS units from boats across Martin County, deputies say

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Aja Dorsainvil, WPTV · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Robert Esposito, 29, was arrested on charges of 10 counts of grand theft, 8 counts of burglary to a vessel and 8 counts of traveling across county lines to commit a burglary.

Why this matters in The Palm Beach

The arrest of Robert Esposito brings attention to the vulnerability of boats and watercraft in South Florida to theft and burglary. As a region with extensive coastal areas and a large number of vessels, Palm Beach County and its neighboring counties, including Martin County, are at risk of similar crimes. The fact that Esposito was charged with traveling across county lines to commit burglaries suggests that law enforcement agencies may need to collaborate more closely to prevent and investigate such crimes. Boat owners in Palm Beach County, from Jupiter to Boca Raton, should be aware of the potential for theft and take steps to secure their vessels and equipment, such as GPS units. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and local marine authorities may also need to increase patrols and monitoring of marinas and waterways to prevent future incidents.

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Category: safety · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: WPTV · Reading time: 1 min

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Original reporting	Aja Dorsainvil, WPTV
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Source published	Jul 23, 2026
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Man arrested for stealing $60,000 in GPS units from boats across Martin County, deputies say

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