Naples Police Department reports a total of 287 calls for service from the GSAC community during the period January 1, 2026, to January 31, 2026. The majority (132) were extra patrols. There were 31 medical emergencies and 27 unknown problems.  

Seven (7) incident reports were filed:  

Assault or Battery – 1 

Assist – 1 

Disturbance – 2 

Fraud – 1  

Suspicious – 1  

Theft – 1  

The Traffic Crash Report for the same period records 5 crash incidents. 4 crashes with no injuries and 1 crash with unknown injuries.  

 

Crime Trend Awareness & Resident Safety Recommendations  

Prepared by Crime Analyst Anisa Belba 

Vessel Burglaries at Residential Docks  

Trend: The city is experiencing an increase in burglaries targeting vessels at residential docks. Navigation systems, GPS units, and marine electronics are being specifically targeted by thieves.  

What Residents Should Know:  

  • These incidents often occur during late night and early morning hours.  
  • Thieves are typically looking for easily removable and high-value marine electronics in residential docks that do not have security on site or surveillance cameras.  

Recommendations for Residents:  

  • Install and maintain working surveillance cameras that cover docks and boat slips.  
  • Use visible deterrents such as signage indicating that the area is monitored and that alarm systems are in place.  
  • Report suspicious activity promptly to law enforcement and share incident details with the HOA so trends can be tracked and communicated.  

Bicycle Thefts – Ongoing Trend  

Trend: Bicycle thefts continue to occur throughout the year across the community, particularly in open outdoor areas where bikes are left unsecured or out of sight.  

What Residents Should Know:  

  • Bicycles are often stolen when left in common areas, pathways, or unsecured patios.  
  • Opportunistic thieves look for quick and easy targets.  

Recommendations for Residents:  

  • Secure bicycles with quality locks (U-locks or heavy chain locks) to fixed, immovable objects.  
  • Store bikes in garages, screened porches, or locked storage areas whenever possible.  
  • Avoid leaving bikes in open air or visible from the street for extended periods.  
  • Document bike details (brand, model, serial number, photos) in case of theft. 

Scams  

Trend: Scams are on the rise, and our city has recently seen several incidents where residents were tricked into losing tens of thousands of dollars. These scams are becoming more convincing and often target older adults.  

What Residents Should Know:  

Some common scam types include:  

  • Phone calls pretending to be from the IRS, Social Security, or a government agency, claiming you owe money or your benefits are at risk  
  • Fake bank or credit card calls saying there is suspicious activity and urging immediate action  
  • Investment or “safe-keeping” scams, where victims are instructed to purchase gold or precious metals to “protect” their money  

In several recent cases, criminals instructed victims to withdraw cash or purchase gold, and then used Uber or other package delivery services to pick up the money or valuables. The delivery drivers are unaware they are being used in a scam.  

Recommendations for Residents:  

  • Never give money, gold, gift cards, or personal information to someone who contacts you unexpectedly.  
  • Be cautious of anyone who pressures you to act quickly or threatens consequences.  
  • Government agencies, banks, and legitimate businesses will never ask for cash, gold, or valuables to be picked up or delivered.  
  • If you are told to keep a transaction secret, it is a strong warning sign of a scam.  
  • Always stop and speak with a trusted family member, friend, or bank before sending money or valuables.  
  • When unsure, hang up and call the organization directly using a phone number you know and trust.  
  • If you believe you may be targeted by a scam, please report it to law enforcement or your financial institution immediately.