2519 – Attempted Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Young Island
Incident Date: 2020-08-19 at 01:00
Event Type: Attempted Theft
Stolen Items: Not successful. 4 other yachts were victimized the same night and thieves stole cash,phones, electronics,clothing
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: Overnight 5 yachts on moorings in Young Island Cut were boarded. Thieves stole cash,phones,electronics and other items from 4 of the the yachts. The 5th yacht was locked, and the owners awoke to the noise and found wet footprints in the cockpit. The police were notified and took forensics from 1 of the yachts. The police/coastguard have increased daytime and nighttime patrols in the anchorage.