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2118 – Theft in Puerto Rico (US) – Vieques – Esperanza

Reported Incident Details from Puerto Rico (US)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Puerto Rico (US) – Vieques – Esperanza.

Incident Date 2017-03-02 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy and outboard
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details An in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen from an anchored yacht overnight. The outboard was removed and the dinghy set adrift. It ended up beating against the rocks and was found unsalvageable the next morning, the fuel tank and life jackets were recovered. A police report was made, but victims describe the police as "unhelpful", and no incident report was provided. CSSN NOTE: This is the second report for this same night in this bay, see the prior report HERE. There have been 5 thefts reported to CSSN in Esperanza so far in 2017, and police indicated there were several other (not reported to CSSN) dinghy/outboard thefts as well. Thieves operating in Esperanza are vigilant and well prepared, using large bolt cutters on well secured dinghies and trailers when required. Police there have not proven effective at controlling the persistent problem.
2111 – Theft in Honduras – Utila

Reported Incident Details from Honduras

An incident of Theft has been reported in Honduras – Utila.

Incident Date 2017-02-21 at 03:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy and Mercury 5HP outboard. Dinghy was later found on the beach.
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight an unlocked dinghy was taken from a yacht. A local dive shop discovered the dinghy on the beach and it was returned (minus the outboard) to the owners. No report was made.
2116 – Vandalism in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Bequia – Admiralty Bay (Port Elizabeth)

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Vandalism has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Bequia – Admiralty Bay (Port Elizabeth).

Incident Date 2017-02-20 at 22:30
Event Type Vandalism
Stolen Items Dinghy engine damaged
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht moored in Admiralty Bay took their dinghy to a nearby small (restaurant) dock for dinner. A man greeted them and tied the dinghy to the dock. When the owners proceeded to lock the dinghy he became upset and yelled "Bequia is not the United States, people do not lock things here". They locked the dinghy and the man continued to yell as they went to the restaurant. When they returned after dinner the outboard would not start. The next morning a close inspection revealed that the spark plug wire had been cut. A report was made to the police.
2112 – Burglary in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Inner Bay

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

An incident of Burglary has been reported in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Inner Bay.

Incident Date 2017-02-17 at 21:00
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items all cell phones and chargers onboard.
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details While ashore in the evening, a yacht on an outside mooring was entered, and thoroughly ransacked. All doors and hatches were closed, but a guest failed to properly engage a lock on one cabin hatch, which the thief discovered and used for enrty/exit. The vendor who rented the mooring had warned the crew of the problems in this bay and suggested taking all cash/passports/valuables with them to dinner. The phones and chargers left behind were taken. Nearby boats were occupied, but not aware of the boarding/burglary.
2113 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Inner Bay

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Inner Bay.

Incident Date 2017-02-16 at 00:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 2 fishing rods
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Two fishing rods which were well secured to the boat (lines visibly cut) were stolen overnight while the crew slept. A report was made to the port captain and the police (photos of the fishing gear were provided).
2109 – Burglary in Saint Lucia – Soufriere – Bat Caves

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

An incident of Burglary has been reported in Saint Lucia – Soufriere – Bat Caves.

Incident Date 2017-02-13 at 11:30
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items Cash, computers, camera, electronics
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Around noon while the crew was ashore their yacht was broken into. The thieves were unable to gain entry through the well secured door, but were able to use a knife (which they left behind) to defeat a hatch lock. They took cash and electronics. 3 of the 4 moorings at the Bat Caves were occupied at the time. A report was made to the SMMA marine park, who refunded the daily mooring fee and advised against leaving boats unoccupied at night. CSSN NOTE: Nighttime burglaries have been a problem at this location for several years. Given that the local thieves have grown significantly bolder, if you choose to visit, consider leaving someone on board at all times.
2108 – Assault in Dominican Republic – Boca Chica

Reported Incident Details from Dominican Republic

An incident of Assault has been reported in Dominican Republic – Boca Chica.

Incident Date 2017-02-12 at 03:00
Event Type Assault
Stolen Items cash, cell phone, wristwatch and a bottle of rum
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At approximately 0300 HRS the crew of a yacht on a Marina Zar Par mooring was awakened by a masked intruder, who had entered the unlocked yacht while they slept. He spoke Spanish (which the crew did not understand), threatening to tie the crew up. He displayed a knife but did not harm them while he searched – taking cash, a watch, a cellphone and a bottle of rum. He departed in an unpowered boat. The crew reported the incident to the marina security staff later that morning, and also made a report to the police and port captain. They were informed this was the 3rd incident of this type at this location this year. CSSN NOTE: CSSN has received firsthand reports for 2 of the 3 assaults, but no details about this third incident. If you are, or know those victims, please encourage them to make an easy online report, using this LINK.
2107 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Marigot Bay

Reported Incident Details from Saint Martin (France)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Martin (France) – Marigot Bay.

Incident Date 2017-02-08 at 18:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 10 ft hardbottom dinghy, fuel tank and 15HP Suzuki outboard
Secured Unknown
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Dinghy/outboard stolen from the Marigot ferry dock, reported on the VHF net. Not known if locked, no further details available
2114 – Theft in Grenada – Grenada – Prickly Bay

Reported Incident Details from Grenada

An incident of Theft has been reported in Grenada – Grenada – Prickly Bay.

Incident Date 2017-02-01 at 12:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Folding propeller
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A catamaran on a Prickly Bay Marina mooring discovered one of its two folding Kiwi props was missing after powering up and preparing to move. Divers conducted an immediate and very thorough search, and the prop was not found on the hard packed sandy bottom. The shaft was clean where the prop had been. Reported to the marina, who after the divers report agreed it had been stolen.
2103 – Theft in Panama – San Blas – Nargana

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – San Blas – Nargana.

Incident Date 2017-01-28 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items wallet and cellphones
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details While the crew slept, thieves entered an unlocked catamaran anchored overnight SW of Nargana. The thieves took a wallet and cellphones from the salon chart table, leaving 2 sets of muddy footprints behind. A report was made to local officials and also to Chris Parker’s weather net. CSSN wishes to thank the victims and Chris for confirming details from this remote area via HF radio.