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1980 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House)

Incident Date: 2015-09-15 at 01:20

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: iPhone 6, Camera, hat.

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A swimmer boarded us in Charlestown Bay, Canouan, SVG; he was about 6 feet tall, 180 to 200 lbs. He kicked our small dog overboard after she attacked him and barked, but ran and jumped into the water when I came out of my hatch. I tried to find him in the water with the dingy but he is a very good swimmer and got away in the dark swimming out into the middle of the bay. I had to break off the search after 20 minutes when we realized our dog was no longer on board to search for her. Reported to the police in Canouan.

September 15, 2015

1979 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Bruno’s Anchorage

Incident Date: 2015-09-09 at 03:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy and outboard motor

Secured: Unknown

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: On the VHF radio net, I heard the report of the dinghy and outboard motor theft. Shell Bay anchorage is the bay in front of Nana Juana and Ram Marinas. I have been in Rio Dulce for the last year and I believe I have now heard of six dinghy and outboard motor thefts here. CSSN NOTE: First person reports provide all cruisers with the best available information. When you hear a report on your local VHF net, PLEASE ASK THE VICTIM TO MAKE A SIMPLE ONLINE REPORT TO US !

September 9, 2015

1977 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House)

Incident Date: 2015-09-08 at 18:15

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Food, food containers and beverages from outside refrigerator were stolen. Someone had to board the boat when we went into the Tamarind hotel for dinner just after sunset or when we entered the Wine shop. Some food was eaten and the empty containers put back in the fridge and the majority of other items were taken. We were anchored where the boat could be seen from the restaurant, so it had to have happened right at sundown or when we went in store because we could see the boat the majority of the time. Luckily the rest of the boat was locked and no other large items outside were taken (scuba tank or fishing pole)

Secured: Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: While owners ashore for dinner at the Tamarind Beach Hotel, their catamaran was boarded and the outside refrigerator was emptied of foods/drinks. Incident reported by phone to the hotel, who indicated they would alert the Coast Guard.

CSSN NOTE: This is the 10th boarding reported to us at this location in 2015, click here for more daetials and a related NEWS item https://www.safetyandsecuritynet.com/?p=2755

September 8, 2015

1974 – Theft in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – Cabrita Bay

Incident Date: 2015-08-22 at 09:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: RIB dinghy

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: RIB dinghy without an outboard was tied (not locked) to dock at southern end of Cabrita Bay, Spanish Water at 8 AM. When the owner returned at 3PM it was gone. Wind and current would have kept it in the bay, reported to the Coast Guard and police.

August 22, 2015

1978 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Captain John’s Marina

Incident Date: 2015-08-14 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy and outboard motor

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A dinghy was stolen, the locking cable cut by a swimmer. CCTV cameras in the marina were reviewed but could not “see” the swimmer. The dinghy was later recovered – minus the outboard, oars and fuel tank. Not known if a police report was made.

August 14, 2015

1973 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Bequia – Admiralty Bay (Port Elizabeth)

Incident Date: 2015-07-31 at 10:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Cell phone, $120 USD, 225 EC$, iPod Nano, LED Headlamp

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: The crew left the boat for an island tour and were gone for 4-5 hours total. The (catamaran) saloon doors were closed but not locked. Upon returning, we did not notice anything out of place and we left Bequia the next day. One crew member could not find her cell phone. Then we realized there was money missing from a purse left in the saloon and then that the iPod & LED light were gone as well. There was a computer & tablet on board that were not touched (although these were somewhat hidden below). As we were in the Tobago Cays when we realized the theft had taken place, we had no way to report it. The boat was anchored in the NE section of Admiralty Bay .

July 31, 2015

1983 – Burglary in Panama – San Blas – East Lemmon Cays

Incident Date: 2015-07-27 at 02:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Three solar panels, binoculars, wifi router, guitar, tools (set of pliers), kitchen-tools, butan-gas tank

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: My boat was burgled in the East Lemon cays, Yansalardup-anchorage. Boat was on anchor, while I was away for some days. Boat was locked, three other sailing-boats were anchored nearby and did take care of my boat (watching it during the daytime, opening hatches every couple of days, checking bilge, etc…). Burglars came in the night, broke into my boat by forcing the door open, and stole mentioned things. Same burglars stole two days later a dinghy with outboard in the West Lemon cays from an american flagged vessel and got caught another two days later. Police found the stolen dinghy on their island. They also found my stolen solar panels. I also got some of my other stolen stuff back after some weeks with the help of a kuna who convinced the thieves to give back the stolen items to reduce the penalty for them. A report was made at the police station.

July 27, 2015

1970 – Theft in Grenada – Grenada – Prickly Bay

Incident Date: 2015-07-20 at 19:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: “cleaned out” a monohull ketch at anchor in Prickly Bay.

Secured: Unknown

Source Type: 3rd Hand Report

Incident Details: 1 of 2 boats boarded one evening in Prickly Bay while owners were ashore, thief/thieves “cleaned out” a monohull ketch at anchor. Details are incomplete and not confirmed, unknown if boat was locked. Incident reported on the local VHF net, police apparently involved. CSSN NOTE: First person reports can be submitted anytime, and CSSN will update/correct our records. Please submit a report if you are involved in an incident, and remind/assist others in making reports …. they may have lost their communication devices.

July 20, 2015

1971 – Theft in Grenada – Grenada – Prickly Bay

Incident Date: 2015-07-20 at 19:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: laptop, possibly more

Secured: Unknown

Source Type: 3rd Hand Report

Incident Details: 2nd of 2 boats boarded one evening in Prickly Bay while owners ashore, details are incomplete and not confirmed. Boat may not
have been locked. Reported on the local VHF net, also possibly to the local police.

CSSN NOTE: First person reports can be submitted anytime, and CSSN will update/correct our records. Please submit a report if you are involved in an
incident, and remind/assist others in making reports …. they may have lost their communication devices.

July 20, 2015

1969 – Theft in Grenada – Grenada – St. George’s – outside lagoon

Incident Date: 2015-07-18 at 04:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 10 ft rigid fiberglass dinghy with 6hp 4S engine

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: Between 4-5 AM an unlocked in the water dinghy with outboard was stolen from a boat anchored outside St. Georges lagoon. Dinghy was later found, minus the outboard. Police were notified.

July 18, 2015

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