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2021 – Theft in Cuba – Cienfuegos Harbor

Incident Date: 2016-05-10 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 10 Ft Walker Bay dinghy with Suzuki 9.9 4S outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: In the water but locked Walker Bay dinghy with 9.9 Suzuki 4S outboard was stolen overnight from an occupied yacht in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Reported to the local authorities. CSSN UPDATE: A First Hand report has been received and provides the following additional information: “During the night our dinghy, a 10ft Walker Bay Ultra Light with Suzuki 9.9 4 stroke outboard was stolen. Dinghy was in the water but locked to the stern with a 1/4 inch steel cable. At approximately 7:00am we discovered the dinghy missing. The cable had been cut clean through. Local police and the marina were informed immediately. The police wanted a sample of the cable but could not cut it with their wire cutters so we gave them what was left. The investigation is ongoing but today they informed us the dinghy has likely been scrapped and the outboard stripped for parts already. This happened 100 meters off the marina docks. The authorities have been very supportive and have been keeping us updated twice a day on the status of the investigation.”

May 10, 2016

2026 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Marigot Bay

Incident Date: 2016-05-09 at 03:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy and outboard

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An in the water but not locked Achilles dinghy with Nissan outboard stolen between 1 and 6 AM while owners slept. Reported on the local VHF net and to the Port Captain.

May 9, 2016

2023 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Inner Bay

Incident Date: 2016-05-07 at 20:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Cash

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A catamaran anchored near Doolittle's in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia was boarded between 6-9 PM Saturday while the crew was ashore. When they returned they discovered the ladder down and wet footprints on deck. Although the main doors were fully locked, the thieves gained entry thru a poorly secured hatch. They removed cash from a purse left in the saloon and also from a suitcase in one of the cabins. No other items were taken, and 2 wet towels were left behind. A report was made to the local police.

May 7, 2016

2020 – Attempted Theft in Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua – Falmouth Harbor

Incident Date: 2016-04-21 at 21:30

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: My unlocked dinghy was taken from the Sailing Academy dock last Thursday night 21st between 1830 and 2130 HRS whilst I was dining with friends at Academy Cafe. I broadcasted on VHF68 and another boat came and retrieved my friends and I. We then searched Falmouth Harbour and found my dinghy about an hour later tied up on the public dock. The engine was warm. There was a mask and snorkel left in the dinghy. Nothing was taken from the dinghy and no damage. No police report was made.

April 21, 2016

2019 – Robbery in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Mayreau – Salt Whistle Bay

Incident Date: 2016-04-18 at 22:00

Event Type: Robbery

Stolen Items: cash,credit cards,cellphone,keys,glasses

Secured: Does not apply

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: 2 charter guests were threatened with a machete and robbed when returning to the boat after an evening ashore . Cash, credit cards,cellphone,keys and glasses were taken. Reported to the SVG police by phone, and they came to the boat the next day to complete the report. No injuries. Additional details reported in the local press LINK HERE http://www.iwnsvg.com/2016/04/20/residents-frustrated-as-british-tourists-are-robbed-in-mayreau/

April 18, 2016

2027 – Attempted Theft in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Inner Bay

Incident Date: 2016-04-06 at 19:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A catamaran on a buoy in the inner lagoon of Marigot Bay was entered thru an unsecured hatch between 7 and 8 PM, while the owners were ashore. The thief gathered items but the unexpected return of the owners caused the thief to escape into the water thru the hull emergency exit. Reported to the Police and the Port Captain.

April 6, 2016

2017 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Inner Bay

Incident Date: 2016-03-29 at 04:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy gas line and sandals

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: We were anchored in the outer harbour with three companion boats. We noticed that our dinghy’s gas line was missing when we went to use it. Presumably it was stolen overnight, while we were asleep. Our dinghy had been in the water but locked to our boat; but the gas line could be easily unclipped. Later, we also realized that a pair of sandals had also been taken from the dinghy. A report was made to the marina.

March 29, 2016

2018 – Attempted Theft in Belize – Placencia Harbour

Incident Date: 2016-03-23 at 02:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Three men in a dinghy attempted to take our dinghy at around 2:00 AM they cut the two lines that secured our dinghy to our boat, they must not have seen the cable and lock which made their attempt unsuccesful

March 23, 2016

2087 – Theft in Belize – Hatchet Caye

Incident Date: 2016-03-23 at 03:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: dinghy/outboard

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: The yacht's dinghy/outboard was tied to the transom overnight, as the weather was too rough to secure it on the davits. The theft occurred between 2am and 5am, the line was cleanly cut leaving a 5 foot length attached to the cleat. Reported to the marina and the Sunsail charter base in Placencia.

March 23, 2016

2016 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Gros Islet

Incident Date: 2016-03-10 at 01:10

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy, outboard and fueltank

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight, a well secured but unlocked dinghy was taken from an occupied yacht anchored near Gros Islet, in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia. The dinghy is grey, unmarked and type Highfield UL 340 (CN-AFM20190D415) and the outboard a Tohatsu 5 HP (074689AA). Reported to Port Captain, Police, RB Marina and on the local VHF net.

March 10, 2016

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