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2090 – Vandalism in Barbados – Bridgetown Carenage

Incident Date: 2016-12-14 at 23:45

Event Type: Vandalism

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: At 11:45 PM a yacht (B2) that was moored stern to in the Bridgetown Careenage inner lagoon was vandalized. A young man had engaged the crew on the adjacent boat (B1) and had been provided with some food. The young man then became abusive and, at some point, hauled the stern lines and jumped on to the transom (B2) where he held on to and seriously bent the stainless steel bimini frame. The crew was roused by the commotion, came on deck and ejected the boarder. The neighboring boat (B1) dialed 911 and the police arrived 10 or 15 minutes later. They apprehended the young man some way off and led him away. The officer informed the crews that the young man was unknown to him (unlike the other vagrants in the area), that he seemed to be mentally unstable and would be dealt with accordingly. He advised the crews not to engage with or support the local vagrants.

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December 14, 2016

2086 – Theft in Barbados – Carlisle Bay

Incident Date: 2016-12-04 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dingy bag with safety items, flashlight, life jackets, whistle, anchor and dive knife

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight a dinghy bag containing safety equipment (flashlight, life jackets, whistle, anchor and dive knife) was stolen from an in the water, but locked to the yacht dinghy. No report to local authorities was made.

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December 4, 2016

2088 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Inner Bay

Incident Date: 2016-12-04 at 17:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 2 fishing rods

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: After 2 nights moored in Marigot's inner bay on a Capella mooring, on the third day the crew went ashore for dinner. Between 4-7pm both fishing rods were stolen from the rod holders on either side of the cockpit. There was no evidence that the thief boarded the yacht. The marina office and police were advised. The victims and CSSN suggest removing all unsecured items of value from the deck/cockpit, and having a record of serial numbers/photos stored in a secure way/place (that cannot be stolen from the yacht) for purposes of investigation and proof of ownership should a theft occur. CSSN NOTE: This is the 2nd theft reported to CSSN within the last month at this location, and the 5th this year. Users can type "Marigot St Lucia" in the search box on any CSSN website page to get a quick summary/links, or utilize the islands reports tab (Northern Windwards) and sort on the location column for easily reviewed details.

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December 4, 2016

2124 – Burglary in Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua – Jolly Harbor Marina

Incident Date: 2016-12-01 at 12:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Cameras, grinder, drill

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A motor yacht stored on the hard for hurricane season was burgled. The yacht was securely locked and a key provided to Boatyard/Marina office. The owners returned in December 2016 and found no signs of forced entry, but were surprised to find a payroll slip for a Jolly Harbor marina employee inside the boat. The employee had no approval or reason to be inside the locked boat. Marina/yard management was advised of the pay slip but offered no comment or explanation.|| A few weeks later the owners discovered that tools had been taken from various storage compartments inside the yacht. When they examined the yacht's safe they discovered its hinge had been pried off from the rear and then carefully replaced, and the extensive camera equipment stored there was all missing as well.| |CSSN NOTE: This is the third theft suffered by a stored yacht at this yard this season. Keys supplied to the office seem not to be kept under control, and were used to enter and remove property from the stored yachts/lockers, and then returned to the office. If you leave your yacht and provide a key to anyone, be certain to understand how and where that key is kept secure, and how access/use is controlled, and in the case of multiple access, is signature logged. Any unusual findings on return to the yacht should prompt immediate consultation with the yard management, and a thorough search of key areas/contents made at that time.| |It's easy to review the prior incidents, simply type "Jolly Harbor" in the search box on any CSSN website page.

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December 1, 2016

2083 – Burglary in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Inner Bay

Incident Date: 2016-11-16 at 20:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Cash 3200 $ECD, 150 $CAN, Blackberry, Louis Vuitton belt

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht using a Capella marina mooring in the inner bay at Marigot was burgled while the crew was ashore for dinner. At least 6 other boats were on adjacent moorings but were not aware of the breakin (thru a hatch). The thieves took some effort to conceal their presence, including closing some cabin curtains while they stole cash ($3200 ECD, $150 CAN) a Blackberry and a belt. A report was made to the marina, the port captain and to the police.

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November 16, 2016

2080 – Burglary in Dominican Republic – Luperon

Incident Date: 2016-11-03 at 20:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Laptop, iPhone, Iridium satellite phone and other items

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: While the crew was ashore during the evening, a swimmer broke in through a hatch and stole a laptop, iPhone, Iridium satellite phone and other items. The thief used a plastic storage box from the yacht to carry away the goods. A police report was made.

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November 3, 2016

2081 – Burglary in Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua – Jolly Harbor Marina

Incident Date: 2016-11-02 at 10:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Honda generator

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht stored on the hard at Jolly Harbor Marina for the off-season was burglarized. The padlocked cockpit lazarette was opened, and the generator removed, and the lock replaced but not closed. The boat minder noticed the opened lock during a visit and simply closed it without noticing the generator had been removed. The owner noticed a foot from the generator in the cockpit on his return, and when he retrieved and used the only key (from the marina office) he discovered the theft. Reported to the marina and the police.

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November 2, 2016