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3727 – Theft in Grenada – Grenada – Mt. Hartman Bay

Incident Date: 2025-09-19 at 03:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy (Highfield UL290), Outboard Motor (Yamaha Enduro 15hp 2-stroke), Fuel Tank

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight a raised but not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen from an unoccupied yacht in Mt. Hartman bay. The thief boarded the yacht and cut the davit lines.

The dinghy/outboard and contents were later recovered from the mangroves in lower Woburn Bay, where the outboard was already dismounted but stuck in the mud. The thief left behind some personal items including dark clothing, hat, flashlight and a backpack.

September 23, 2025

3715 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – South anchorage

Incident Date: 2025-09-12 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight a thief cut the lines and stole a lifted dinghy/outboard from the davits of an unoccupied yacht anchored near the marina.

It is not known if a police report was made.

September 13, 2025

3714 – Attempted Burglary in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Thomas – American Yacht Harbor

Incident Date: 2025-09-13 at 03:00

Event Type: Attempted Burglary

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: At 0300HRS aboard their yacht in its slip, the owners were awakened by the sounds of someone walking onto their boat. They activated surveillance cameras and then went out to confront the intruder as be began to run away, toward his dinghy, which then quickly departed toward the anchorage. Marina security was called.

The burglar was not successful. He was unable to gain access via the well locked (doors and hatches) yacht, but he had rifled some cockpit lockers. A deck cooler had been opened and the beers removed and staged for departure.

A full report was given to marina security, police and on the VHF net.

September 13, 2025

3711 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Mayreau – Saline Bay

Incident Date: 2025-09-10 at 19:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Center console Highfield dinghy / 70HP Yamaha

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Owners aboard a catamaran in Saline Bay found their unlocked dinghy had been stolen during the early evening hours while tied at the stern. A police report was made the next day.

Yamaha SN-HFM39375H324
Highfield HIN: HF420SP

September 11, 2025

3710 – Burglary in Panama – Linton Bay

Incident Date: 2025-09-07 at 01:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Preliminary : Electronics, high value tools, diving gear, fishing gear, starlink, hand and head lamps, accessories for the boat

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht anchored just off the marina dock in Linton Bay was burglarized. The thieves broke into the boat via a hatch. Many items were stolen including electronics, high value tools, diving gear, fishing gear, Starlink, hand and head lamps, and other accessories for the boat. A report was made to the marina. A police report will be made when the owner returns.

September 10, 2025

3709 – Burglary in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon – Witch’s Tit

Incident Date: 2025-09-04 at 01:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: extensive, owner absent – list TBD

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht near Witch’s Tit was burgled. The owner’s minder investigated after learning about a nearby incident. The thieves broke in through the companionway and ransacked the yacht fully, then concealed their efforts before departing with many items.

CSSN NOTE: Two additional burglaries were recently discovered in this area (See 3707, 3708), in addition to 3 during July and August. Use the CSSN website interactive map proximity feature to see all the details.

September 8, 2025

3708 – Burglary in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon – Witch’s Tit

Incident Date: 2025-09-03 at 01:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Extensive , prelim list includes lithium batteries, Honda 6HP-4S outboard, a solar panel and tools +++

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht was burgled and ransacked. Many things were stolen including lithium batteries, Honda 6HP-4S outboard, a solar panel and tools +++. Thieves broke inside via the companionway, and attempted to conceal their work when done.

CSSN NOTE: Two additional burglaries were recently discovered in this area (See 3707, 3709) in addition to 3 during July and August. Use the CSSN website interactive map proximity feature to see all the details.

September 8, 2025

3707 – Burglary in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon – Witch’s Tit

Incident Date: 2025-09-06 at 01:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: many, boat was ransacked

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht was burgled. The owner returned to find the interior fully ransacked and many things stolen. Some effort was made by the thieves to conceal their entry.

The victim is working with Gendarmes and other cruisers to reinstate nighttime patrols.

CSSN NOTE: Two additional burglaries were recently discovered in this area (See 3708, 3709) in addition to 3 during July and August. Use the CSSN website interactive map proximity feature to see all the details.

September 8, 2025

3705 – Other in Saint Lucia – Pitons

Incident Date: 2025-09-05 at 16:30

Event Type: Other

Stolen Items: N/A

Secured: Does not apply

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht arrived at the Pitons in the late afternoon and politely declined the assistance of a young man who offered tie up services. The man became verbally abusive, threatened the cruisers and then demanded that they leave St. Lucia.

The SMMA park rangers were called on VHF (no response) and on their listed phone numbers (no answer). Later, the rangers arrived to collect fees and indicated they knew the individual and would look into it.

September 7, 2025

3706 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Linton Bay

Incident Date: 2025-09-03 at 09:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: not successful

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: At about 0900HRS a panga with young men was noticed at an (unoccupied) boat as they were loading items from the yacht’s deck into the panga. A cruiser aboard a neighboring yacht began yelling. They returned the items to the yacht and departed. It is not known if a police report was made.

September 7, 2025

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