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1937 – Assault in Dominica – Anchorage Hotel

Incident Date: 2015-03-15 at 16:00

Event Type: Assault

Stolen Items: None

Secured: N/A

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: While on a previously paid for mooring in front of the Anchorage hotel, a yacht was approached by a small local boat whose occupant threatened them with a spear gun and then attempted to use a machete to cut their line. The yacht left the mooring . Reports were made to the police and Coast Guard. CSSN UPDATE 2015-04-14: Our original posting failed to include that the Coast Guard responded very quickly, within about 10 minutes, to this threatening situation. We later learned that the yacht subsequently returned to the mooring, and that business interests in the area conducted a meeting with local boatmen to convey the seriousness of this type of behavior and to (hopefully) prevent any future occurrences.

March 15, 2015

1943 – Assault in Venezuela – Puerto Cabello

Incident Date: 2015-03-07 at 07:00

Event Type: Assault

Stolen Items: 3 occupied weekend motorboats were boarded around 10AM Saturday morning by thieves armed with guns , those on-board were sequestered in cabins, the boats were then ransacked and pillaged. The criminals then stole 1 of the 3 boats to depart.

Secured: N/A

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Three families in weekend motor yachts were boarded about 10 AM by men armed with guns near Cayo Sur, which is located between Puerto Cabello and Chichiriviche in Morrocoy National Park. The 3 boats/occupants were taken to a remote location, the vessel occupants locked below in cabins and the boats ransacked/pillaged . At 4 PM when the criminals were done, they took one of the 3 boats and departed. From Noonsite piracy reports 2015 – http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Venezuela/venezuela-morrocoy-national-park-three-local-motorboats-held-hostage-and-ransacked-march-2015

March 7, 2015

1932 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Vieux Fort

Incident Date: 2015-03-06 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 75 HP Yamaha engine

Secured: Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: 75 HP Yamaha that was arc welded to the stern of a fishing boat was cut from the boat ( causing damage ) and stolen overnight. Cruisers are not alone in dealing with dinghy/engine theft, this was most certainly a planned theft. The victim made reports to the local Vieux Fort police, and to the local newspaper. For further information see the link http://www.stlucianewsonline.com/vieux-fort-fisherman-boat-engine-stolen/

March 6, 2015

1935 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House)

Incident Date: 2015-03-06 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: $400.00 in cash

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: Boat was locked, but left a window open. An intruder entered overnight thru the open window, then rummaged thru a money clip and purse and took $400 cash while crew slept unaware on a windy, noisy night. Reported to the police.

March 6, 2015

1931 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Reduit Beach

Incident Date: 2015-03-02 at 22:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Yamaha 4HP outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: Sometime between 2000 & 2200hrs, a dinghy secured to a tree on Reduit beach had the lock /cable that secured the outboard to the dinghy cut. the 4 HP outboard was stolen. Reports to the police and RBM were made.

March 2, 2015

1936 – Theft in Honduras – Roatan – Lawson Rock

Incident Date: 2015-03-02 at 12:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: A Robertson and Caine catamaran was stolen 3 March from the Lawson Rock dock

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: The catamaran stolen on 3 March from Lawson Rock dock was reported to authorities and then found 1 week later abandoned/beached at Mahahual. It is not known if there was any damage to the yacht, or if anything had been stolen from the yacht.

March 2, 2015

1930 – Burglary in Dominican Republic – Luperon

Incident Date: 2015-02-18 at 21:07

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: All tools being used for repairs.
Along with small solar panels and anything else of perceived value including the new wiring loom being cut out.

Secured: Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: The vessel was boarded twice possibly three times over a few of days. Other local sailors did not think it important to make a report to your site.
However I let anyone know who would listen just as a warning, I wish I had been aware of your site before now. Thank you for your time running your site. Not reported to authorities.

February 18, 2015

1927 – Attempted Theft in Guadeloupe (France) – Guadeloupe – Marina Bas du Fort

Incident Date: 2015-02-05 at 01:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None, failed

Secured: N/A

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: We were Stern-to at pier 6 in Marina Bas-du-Fort (just outside of marina office with large magnetically looked security gates). Someone stepped aboard and lifted up a loose water hose lying on the deck. We pounded hard on one of the main hatches and the person dropped the water hose and ran away. The whole incidence was over very quickly, ca 10 seconds. The Marina’s 24/7 emergency number was called, They spoke poor English and told us to talk with the Marina staff when the office opens the next morning. The Marina does not seem to take the issue with trespassers seriously and told us that they are not responsible for the security and refer to the local police. Reported to Marina.

February 5, 2015

1928 – Piracy in Honduras – Location – Listed – Honduras

Incident Date: 2015-02-01 at 10:00

Event Type: Piracy

Stolen Items: The robbers took the outboard motor, the computer, the iphone, money, jewelry etc. They were unhurried

Secured: N/A

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: Yacht was robbed by three armed men in an open launch 15 miles off shore opposite Puerto Cortez, Honduras, while underway Vessels vhf radio was not working. Nobody was physically hurt. Reported to the authorities at Livingston.

February 1, 2015

1926 – Burglary in Honduras – Roatan – West End

Incident Date: 2015-01-23 at 20:30

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: A small amount of cash

Secured: Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: While the owners were off the boat onshore for dinner unknown invader(s) boarded the boat, pried open a hatch and stole a small amount of cash. The boat was locked and there was damage to the hatch through which the invader(s) entered and another hatch which they were unable to open. There were no witnesses and no one was injured. Reported on NW Caribbean Net (0800 CST, 1400 UTC, 6209 USB alt 6212 & 6516)

January 23, 2015

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