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3704 – Theft in Aruba (the Netherlands) – Arashi Bay


Incident Date: 2025-07-20 at 23:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy (Highfield 360), Outboard Motor (Mercury 20HP)

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: The owners of a yacht anchored in Arashi Bay awoke to find that their in-the-water and not locked dinghy/20HP Mercury outboard had been stolen overnight.

A report was made to the police, and the Port Captain.

Mercury 20HP model F20 EH serial number 1R 157244
Dinghy HIN : CN-HFM30935G223

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3703 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Gatun lake


Incident Date: 2025-08-30 at 03:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: outboard, but not successful

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht transiting the Panama Canal anchored in Gatun Lake near Isla Bamboo . A launcha approached and attempted to steal the dinghy’s outboard engine. A line handler who was sleeping in the cockpit was awakened and the launcha sped away. The police were called and sent a boat to take a report.

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3698 – Burglary in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon – Witch’s Tit


Incident Date: 2025-08-16 at 23:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Power and hand tools, vacuum cleaner, fire extinguishers, speakers, flashlights, flare gun kit, painting equipment and accessories, spares including bilge pump, plumbing fittings, fasteners and electrical parts as well as buckets, rope, fuel jugs, large containers and small items, and sail bags.

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht on a mooring near Witches Tit was burglarized. Thieves used bolt cutters to gain entry via the companionway. The cockpit lights were removed, and the interior was fully ransacked, damaging some of the storage areas.

Many things were stolen, including power and hand tools, vacuum cleaner, fire extinguishers, speakers, flashlights, flare gun kit, painting equipment and accessories, spares including bilge pump, plumbing fittings, fasteners and electrical parts. as well as buckets, rope, fuel jugs, large containers and small items, and sail bags.

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3700 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Sandy Ground Bridge


Incident Date: 2025-08-18 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 14ft. center console RIB / 30HP Yamaha 4S engine

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight a center console RIB / 30HP Yamaha 4S was stolen from the TOBY boatyard dock. No further details are currently available.

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3699 – Theft in Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands) – Simpson Bay Lagoon – Cole Bay


Incident Date: 2025-08-18 at 06:30

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 20HP Honda 4S outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: At 0630HRS video surveillance captured 2-3 men who arrived by land vehicle and then stole a 20HP Honda 4S engine (locked to the dinghy) from a dinghy (locked to the dock) at the Lagoon marina dock.

A police report will be made.

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3697 – Theft in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – anchorage


Incident Date: 2025-07-12 at 10:10

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Raymarine radar dome (Quantum)

Secured: Does not apply

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht in Spanish Waters anchorage B had the radar dome stolen. It was mounted above the stern, thieves cut cables and used tools to unbolt it.

A police report was made.

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3696 – Theft in Panama – Linton Bay Marina


Incident Date: 2025-08-16 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 1 gal of polyester resin

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht in the boatyard had a gallon of polyester resin and hardener stolen from their work area overnight. A report was made to the boatyard office.

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3695 – Theft in Panama – Linton Bay


Incident Date: 2025-08-15 at 04:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Highfield 310 dinghy / 8HP Yamaha

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An in-the-water and not locked dinghy/8HP Yamaha outboard was stolen overnight from a yacht anchored northeast of the marina. The owners were asleep onboard. . A report was made to the marina.

Dinghy HIN: Highfield CN-HFM10008B919

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3692 – Theft in Aruba (the Netherlands) – Eagle Beach


Incident Date: 2025-08-02 at 03:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 2 fishing rods, fins, diving mask

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht anchored in the northwestern coast of Aruba, off Eagle Beach. During the night, while the owners slept onboard their catamaran, 2 fishing rods and snorkeling equipment were stolen from the cockpit area.

A police report was made.

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