MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — After a month-long investigation into a string of vessel burglaries across Martin County, deputies said the Martin County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division Detectives arrested 29-year-old Robert Esposito of Miami.
According to deputies, throughout the month of July, Esposito targeted boats from Stuart to Hobe Sound, stealing approximately $60,000 worth of Garmin GPS units during a crime spree that impacted numerous boat owners.
Esposito is facing numerous charges, including 10 counts of grand theft, 8 counts of burglary to a vessel and 8 counts of traveling across county lines to commit a burglary, deputies said.
More charges are expected pending further investigation.
Esposito is currently being held in Miami on $540,000 bond.
