2406 – Attempted Theft in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Croix – Christiansted
Incident Date: 2019-09-22 at 13:00
Event Type: Attempted Theft
Stolen Items: none, not successful
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: Owners returned to their dinghy that had been chain locked to the Fredriksted pier from 1300-1500HRS. It was apparent that attempts had been made to defeat the chain, and start the engine, an oar was broken, and the stern anchor pulled. Several dive boats that were also using this dock were questioned but had no information. A police report was made, and VIPC indicated that there had been other issues at this dock and that patrols there would be increased.
September 22, 2019