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2178 – Burglary in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Wallilabou

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Burglary has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Wallilabou.

Incident Date 2016-12-17 at 19:00
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items Cash, electronics (tablets, phones), fishing gear, knives, flashlight, clothes
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A family of experienced bareboat charterers anchored their monohull in Wallilabou, SVG and went ashore for dinner at the Anchorage Hotel Restaurant. They were aware and concerned about the brutal assault/murder of a German charterer and the subsequent lack of any arrest/prosecution in that bay in March 2016. They reviewed the 2015/2016 17th edition cruise guide provided by their charter company, and believed that the author's comment ""The bay has had a reputation for occasional thievery, but it is hoped that a new security system, including video cameras monitored by the coast guard and security guards with flashlights, will put paid to that when anchored off the Wallilabou Anchorage Hotel."" They assumed the security system had been put in place. ||They enjoyed dinner ashore and had a full view of the boat from the restaurant. At 8PM when they returned to the boat, however, they discovered that the locked yacht had been burgled. A forward hatch had been damaged to gain entry. The thieves had thoroughly searched/ransacked all the cabins, lockers and luggage. They found and stole all the hidden cash and personal electronics. They also stole fishing gear, clothing, knives and flashlights. ||The victims contacted the restaurant, who called the police. Three officers arrived in casual clothes and looked around. They took no notes, pictures or any forensic evidence whatsoever, but claimed they would investigate. The victims provided a list of the stolen items and a signed written statement. The officers promised to send the written declaration to the headquarters of the criminal police department in the capital city of Kingstown. They advised that the only way for the victims to get any written confirmation of this case would require the victims to personally visit Kingstown police HQ. ||The victims arranged transportation to Kingstown police HQ the next day. There the officers immediately tried to send them away, but the victims insisted and they took their statement (again) in exchange for a $100 ECD fee. Despite repeated requests the police refused to provide a receipt for this payment. They also refused to provide any written confirmation of receipt of the report. The victims used a cell phone to take a picture of their written statement, and a letter they had written to the SVG Chief of Police. The victims were told that an official written report could be picked up in a couple of weeks. Because they planned to have returned to Europe in that timeframe the victims asked that the formal report be sent by email, which the police promised to do. The victims have had NO contact from SVG police or any SVG officials, despite many repeated requests and attempts to contact the responsible persons both by email and telephone. ||CSSN NOTE: Over a year later, the victims decided it was important to tell their story. The business owners and others had implored them NOT to make any public report, and the police had ignored their report and failed to do anything but take their $100 ECD. They did not observe any patrols or video surveillance, those too an empty promise. CSSN has now updated our database to include this report.||Sadly, actions to suppress reporting of crimes is too common by those with economic interests, leaving the larger cruising community unaware and at increased risk. The victims in this case want others to know not only about the misleading information presented in the cruise guide, and the self-serving pleas of the local business interests to not make any information public, but also the disregard of the police and other officials to take any action, including simply providing the paid for and promised written report. ||Timely and complete reports are easy to make, use the CSSN online reporting form. Reporting – it's everyone's responsibility. Take a few minutes to review a recently published article published in Caribbean Compass on this important topic.
2089 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Anse Canaries

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Lucia – Anse Canaries.

Incident Date 2016-12-16 at 23:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 10′ Caribe dinghy, 9.8 HP Nissan outboard, fuel tank, etc.
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht anchored just north of the Canaries fishing village discovered their in-the-water but cable locked dinghy/outboard had been stolen overnight. The thieves apparently used a crow bar to pry the cable/lock eye attachment from the dingy transom. The theft was reported to the police and to Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA) officials.
2090 – Vandalism in Barbados – Bridgetown Carenage

Reported Incident Details from Barbados

An incident of Vandalism has been reported 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.
2086 – Theft in Barbados – Carlisle Bay

Reported Incident Details from Barbados

An incident of Theft has been reported 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.
2088 – 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 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.
2084 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Union – Clifton Harbor

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Union – Clifton Harbor.

Incident Date 2016-12-01 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items hard dinghy
Secured Unknown
Source Type 3rd Hand Report
Incident Details A white, hard dinghy with “Happy Kite Grenadines.com” painted on the side was stolen overnight. It is not known if it had an outboard, was locked, or if the theft was reported to local authorities.
2124 – Burglary in Antigua and Barbuda – Antigua – Jolly Harbor Marina

Reported Incident Details from Antigua and Barbuda

An incident of Burglary has been reported 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.
2085 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Mayreau – Salt Whistle Bay

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Mayreau – Salt Whistle Bay.

Incident Date 2016-11-24 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details An in the water and not locked dinghy was stolen, not known if reported to local authorities
2083 – 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 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.
2080 – Burglary in Dominican Republic – Luperon

Reported Incident Details from Dominican Republic

An incident of Burglary has been reported 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.