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Man arrested after allegedly stealing boat from Philadelphia marina, police say

Man arrested after stealing boat from marina in Philadelphia: police
Man arrested after stealing boat from marina in Philadelphia: police 00:27

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man was arrested by the U.S. Coast Guard Wednesday on the Delaware River after he allegedly stole a docked sailboat from a marina in Philadelphia.

The theft happened at Pier 5 Marina at Penn's Landing. 

Chopper 3 was over the river as authorities towed the boat back to shore. They found the boat about two miles from where it was stolen.

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A 28-year-old man is now in police custody. 

Investigators said he was also in possession of a stolen gun.

No injuries were reported. 

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