Incident Date: 2020-01-05 at 22:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: Dinghy lines (2)
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: Owners secured the dinghy at the Esperanza dock and went ashore for dinner. On their return they found 2 of the dinghy lines had been cut/removed,but the dinghy itself remained locked to the dock.
Incident Date: 2019-12-29 at 21:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: jewelry
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: A yacht arrived for its first visit in Luperon and took a mooring. They went ashore and completed checkin procedures with Customs and Immigration. They queried the Capitania about any other requirements, and he shrugged. Later, back at the yacht a boat with two uniformed Navy persons with automatic weapons arrived to complete an inspection. They conducted a very thorough investigation and found a key hidden out side and also a jewelry pouch that was well hidden deep in a locker. They completed their report and asked for a "gratuity" and were given a small sum (USD 10) , and they departed.||Later the crew went ashore from 7-10 PM, when they returned to the yacht the door was locked as they had left it, but the crew was unsure if all closed hatches had been locked. Upon entering a sleeping cabin they discovered the jewelry pouch sitting on the bed and open, and all but 2 pieces missing. Left behind was some costume jewelry, everything else had been taken (rings, watches, necklaces, earrings). No other lockers seemed to be disturbed, and no electronics were taken – tablets, camera, TV, printer, router, were all were visible and out. ||The crew was understandably concerned about the roles officials may have taken in this theft. They departed the Dominican Republic on good weather a few days later. No police report was made before departure.||CSSN NOTE: The victims have indicated a willingness to complete a police report by email/phone. Stakeholders in Luperon are asked to encourage the correct Police party to contact CSSN at safetyandsecuritynet@gmail.com to facilitate this process.
Incident Date: 2019-12-25 at 23:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: dinghy/outboard
Secured: Unknown
Source Type: 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details: Overnight a charter catamaran had its dinghy/outboard stolen. Reported to the charter company, no further details available.
Incident Date: 2019-12-24 at 20:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: hard dinghy, Yamaha 9.9 HP outboard
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details: A locked dinghy was stolen from the Mango dock. IT is not known if a police report was made.
Incident Date: 2019-12-22 at 22:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: dinghy fuel tank
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details: Owners of an anchored yacht had the dinghy fuel tank (not locked to the dinghy) stolen from their in-the-water and locked to the yacht dinghy. It is not known if a police report was made.
Incident Date: 2019-12-22 at 02:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: 3.HP Tohatsu outboard
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: Overnight, with 2 boats in the mooring area, thieves stole the 3.5HP Tohatsu engine which was locked to the raised (2M) and locked dinghy. A report was made to the police and the Marine park.
Incident Date: 2019-12-13 at 18:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: Dinghy with motor
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: A dinghy tied (not locked) at Bruno's dock was stolen between 5:00 and 6:00 pm. There is a guard on premises, and a police report was made.
Incident Date: 2019-12-10 at 22:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: dinghy w/ 4HP 4S outboard
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: The owner was nearby when their unlocked dinghy was stolen from the dinghy dock.
Incident Date: 2019-12-09 at 13:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: dinghy fuel tank
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: Dinghy was left (locked) at the dock at 0930 HRS and at 1630 HRS when the owner returned the fuel tank (not locked) had been stolen. An informal report was made to the police.
Incident Date: 2019-12-05 at 14:00
Event Type: Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items: none
Secured: N/A
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: A yacht transiting from San Andreas, Colombia to Roatan, Honduras lost its engine and altered its planned offshore course, and tracked along the outer eastern/northern edge of the Gorda banks. Having sighted many fishing vessels during the passage, who took no interest in the yacht, around noon the crew became aware of a suspicious 60 ft. steel fishing vessel at position 16-23N 83-09W. ||The fishing vessel first passed in front of the yacht and then turned abruptly altering course and thereafter matched its track and speed to the changing course of the yacht for over an hour. No fishing gear or fishing activity was evident. A second large fishing vessel arrived and proceeded directly towards the yacht (also no fishing gear or fishing activity visible) and in what appeared to be coordinated activity, together they “boxed” the yacht, coming within about ½ mile of the yacht as the yacht continued to alter their westward course. || A VHF16 mayday call was made by the captain, but not answered. The 2 fishing vessels continued to track and box the yacht. After about 15 minutes a container ship appeared on the horizon and the captain made VHF16 contact with the ships officer, and described the situation. The 2 suspect fishing vessels became aware of the container ship and suddenly altered their course away from the yacht, turning from the westward course and began heading at full speed south in the direction of the Honduran coast. The container ships officer indicated he would file a report, and the yacht captain made a complete report (including photos) to the Port Captain in Roatan.
