Rental Boat Stolen from Florida Keys Found in Cuba

Rental Boat Hijacked and Taken to Cuba

• 🚢 A couple is accused of stealing a rental boat from Key West, Florida, and taking it on a journey to Cuba.
• 📍 The rental company confirmed the boat's location via computer trackers, showing it heading towards Cuba.
• 📸 Authorities documented the vessel docked in Cuba, where unauthorized entry by private boats is prohibited.

Unusual Circumstances of the Rental

• 👤 The man, identified as Floyd Deveser, provided his real name and used a driver's license and credit card for the rental.
• ⛽ The couple requested extra fuel, and carried a suitcase, which the rental company owner noted as unusual.
• ⚠️ The owner expressed that there were no obvious signs indicating the boat would be taken to Cuba.

Legal Ramifications and Financial Loss

• ⚖️ Deveser faces charges of hiring or leasing a vessel with the intent to defraud, and is also accused of violating immigration and international maritime laws.
• 💰 The boat rental company is facing a significant financial loss as the approximately $70,000 boat is not covered by insurance in this scenario.
• 🗓️ The stolen boat was fully booked for the next two months, impacting the company's business operations.

Investigation and Status of Individuals

• 🕵️ Deveser, who has a prior criminal history related to drug offenses, was arrested upon returning to Miami.
• ❓ The full intent behind the trip to Cuba remains unknown.
• 🗺️ The status of the 38-year-old female companion is currently unknown, with no clear indication of her return to the United States.
• 🇺🇸 The US Coast Guard and Monroe County Sheriff's Office are involved in the ongoing investigation.