2488 – Theft in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Thomas – Charlotte Amalie
Incident Date: 2020-04-26 at 20:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: entire 10.1M yacht Red Hot
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: CSSN Preliminary report : Yacht at anchor in Lindbergh Bay was stolen night of 4/26/2020. Police, USCG and Customs Border Patrol were notified. The yacht was apparently taken for a "joy ride" to nearby St. John, then returned and abandoned all sails up on the rock jetty In Frenchtown, St. Thomas. A good Samaritan noticed the yacht and a salvage company removed it safely from the rocks, with what appeared to be cosmetic damage, and the theft of some contents.
April 26, 2020