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Welcome to our comprehensive incident search page, where you can view and explore all recorded occurrences across the Caribbean. By searching and filtering incidents by country, event type, or date, you’ll gain detailed insights that help you prepare and make informed decisions for your travels. Use this tool to pinpoint trends, identify emerging patterns, and enhance your understanding of security conditions in the region.

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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.
2102 – 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 2017-01-27 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy/outboard, dinghy minus outboard later recovered
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At approximately 8 PM cruisers returned to the dinghy dock on the old pier in Esperanza, and discovered their dinghy/outboard had been stolen. The dinghy was chained to the dock with 3/8" stainless steel chain and locked with a case-hardened lock, the outboard engine was similarly chained and locked to the dinghy. ||The dinghy minus the outboard was found just off the beach to the east of the dock with both chains and one of the locks cut with a bolt cutter. A police report was made and victims were informed by the local police that this was the 4th motor theft this week. ||The owners indicate the police took little interest in assessing the situation – writing down little, looking at the dinghy or the area where it was left and they took no photos. The owners believe that well prepared theives with large bolt cutters are actively operating in the area and advise extra precautions.
2104 – 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 2017-01-25 at 01:00
Event Type Assault
Stolen Items cash and jewelry
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Owners of a yacht berthed on the outside dock at Marina Zar Par awakened to a masked intruder at their bedside. He spoke only Spanish (which they understood) smelled of alcohol and was dripping wet. He had gained entry thru the unlocked companionway.|| A brief struggle ensued, he demanded cash and jewelry, which was freely given. The intruder tied both crew up holding a knife to the woman's neck. He held his hand roughly against her mouth to silence her causing minor injuries, which were later treated by a doctor. After he departed, the crew managed to untie themselves and reported to the Zar Par Marina Security office. ||The security team provided immediate assistance by calling the police, who arrived promptly, and in gaining medical treatment for the woman. A formal report was also made to the Coast Guard the next day, and the police are investigating.||CSSN wishes to thank our information sharing partner, Noonsite, where the victim's detailed account was first published, read it HERE .
2105 – 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 2017-01-24 at 17:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Kayak, paddle, snorkel gear
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht anchored in Sun Bay and the crew went ashore there for a few hours, securing their dinghy on the beach. A kayak/paddle and snorkel gear were left (but not secured) as well. When the yacht owners returned after a few hours in town, the kayak/paddle/snorkel gear had been stolen. Reported to a local businessman, who made a VHF announcement. No police report was made. Owners were later told 5 commercial paddleboats had also been stolen from this same area.