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1985 – Attempted Piracy in Nicaragua – Location – Listed – Nicaragua

Reported Incident Details from Nicaragua

An incident of Attempted Piracy has been reported in Nicaragua – Location – Listed – Nicaragua.

Incident Date 2015-10-12 at 16:00
Event Type Attempted Piracy
Stolen Items None
Secured N/A
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Attempted boarding by 4 men in a skiff.||Before they got close enough to jump on board we displayed weapons and they backed off. They followed us for about 15 minutes until we called a pan pan distress call.||Reported to Police, Coast Guard, Port Captain, Local VHF Net.
1982 – Assault Resulting in Death in Colombia – Rosarios Islands

Reported Incident Details from Colombia

An incident of Assault Resulting in Death has been reported in Colombia – Rosarios Islands.

Incident Date 2015-09-20 at 21:00
Event Type Assault Resulting in Death
Stolen Items cash
Secured unknown
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Alerted by cruisers in Santa Marta, CSSN reviewed several local news articles that report a Dutch flagged vessel anchored in the Rosarios Islands summoned authorities by calling the police emergency hotline after being boarded and attacked by 6 armed men. The wife was mortally beaten, the husband was also injured and later treated. The Dutch embassy is providing assistance and police officials have offered a reward.
1980 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House)

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House).

Incident Date 2015-09-15 at 01:20
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items iPhone 6, Camera, hat.
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A swimmer boarded us in Charlestown Bay, Canouan, SVG; he was about 6 feet tall, 180 to 200 lbs. He kicked our small dog overboard after she attacked him and barked, but ran and jumped into the water when I came out of my hatch. I tried to find him in the water with the dingy but he is a very good swimmer and got away in the dark swimming out into the middle of the bay. I had to break off the search after 20 minutes when we realized our dog was no longer on board to search for her. Reported to the police in Canouan.
1979 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Bruno’s Anchorage

Reported Incident Details from Guatemala

An incident of Theft has been reported in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Bruno’s Anchorage.

Incident Date 2015-09-09 at 03:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy and outboard motor
Secured Unknown
Source Type Unknown Hand Report
Incident Details On the VHF radio net, I heard the report of the dinghy and outboard motor theft. Shell Bay anchorage is the bay in front of Nana Juana and Ram Marinas. I have been in Rio Dulce for the last year and I believe I have now heard of six dinghy and outboard motor thefts here. CSSN NOTE: First person reports provide all cruisers with the best available information. When you hear a report on your local VHF net, PLEASE ASK THE VICTIM TO MAKE A SIMPLE ONLINE REPORT TO US !
1977 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House)

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House).

Incident Date 2015-09-08 at 18:15
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Food, food containers and beverages from outside refrigerator were stolen. Someone had to board the boat when we went into the Tamarind hotel for dinner just after sunset or when we entered the Wine shop. Some food was eaten and the empty containers put back in the fridge and the majority of other items were taken. We were anchored where the boat could be seen from the restaurant, so it had to have happened right at sundown or when we went in store because we could see the boat the majority of the time. Luckily the rest of the boat was locked and no other large items outside were taken (scuba tank or fishing pole)
Secured Locked
Source Type Unknown Hand Report
Incident Details While owners ashore for dinner at the Tamarind Beach Hotel, their catamaran was boarded and the outside refrigerator was emptied of foods/drinks. Incident reported by phone to the hotel, who indicated they would alert the Coast Guard.

CSSN NOTE: This is the 10th boarding reported to us at this location in 2015, click here for more daetials and a related NEWS item https://www.safetyandsecuritynet.com/?p=2755

1974 – Theft in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – Cabrita Bay

Reported Incident Details from Curacao (the Netherlands)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – Cabrita Bay.

Incident Date 2015-08-22 at 09:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items RIB dinghy
Secured Not Locked
Source Type Unknown Hand Report
Incident Details RIB dinghy without an outboard was tied (not locked) to dock at southern end of Cabrita Bay, Spanish Water at 8 AM. When the owner returned at 3PM it was gone. Wind and current would have kept it in the bay, reported to the Coast Guard and police.
1978 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Captain John’s Marina

Reported Incident Details from Guatemala

An incident of Theft has been reported in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Captain John’s Marina.

Incident Date 2015-08-14 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy and outboard motor
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A dinghy was stolen, the locking cable cut by a swimmer. CCTV cameras in the marina were reviewed but could not “see” the swimmer. The dinghy was later recovered – minus the outboard, oars and fuel tank. Not known if a police report was made.
1973 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Bequia – Admiralty Bay (Port Elizabeth)

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Incident Date 2015-07-31 at 10:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Cell phone, $120 USD, 225 EC$, iPod Nano, LED Headlamp
Secured Not Locked
Source Type Unknown Hand Report
Incident Details The crew left the boat for an island tour and were gone for 4-5 hours total. The (catamaran) saloon doors were closed but not locked. Upon returning, we did not notice anything out of place and we left Bequia the next day. One crew member could not find her cell phone. Then we realized there was money missing from a purse left in the saloon and then that the iPod & LED light were gone as well. There was a computer & tablet on board that were not touched (although these were somewhat hidden below). As we were in the Tobago Cays when we realized the theft had taken place, we had no way to report it. The boat was anchored in the NE section of Admiralty Bay .
1983 – Burglary in Panama – San Blas – East Lemmon Cays

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Burglary has been reported in Panama – San Blas – East Lemmon Cays.

Incident Date 2015-07-27 at 02:00
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items Three solar panels, binoculars, wifi router, guitar, tools (set of pliers), kitchen-tools, butan-gas tank
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details My boat was burgled in the East Lemon cays, Yansalardup-anchorage. Boat was on anchor, while I was away for some days. Boat was locked, three other sailing-boats were anchored nearby and did take care of my boat (watching it during the daytime, opening hatches every couple of days, checking bilge, etc…). Burglars came in the night, broke into my boat by forcing the door open, and stole mentioned things. Same burglars stole two days later a dinghy with outboard in the West Lemon cays from an american flagged vessel and got caught another two days later. Police found the stolen dinghy on their island. They also found my stolen solar panels. I also got some of my other stolen stuff back after some weeks with the help of a kuna who convinced the thieves to give back the stolen items to reduce the penalty for them. A report was made at the police station.
1970 – 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 2015-07-20 at 19:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items “cleaned out” a monohull ketch at anchor in Prickly Bay.
Secured Unknown
Source Type 3rd Hand Report
Incident Details 1 of 2 boats boarded one evening in Prickly Bay while owners were ashore, thief/thieves “cleaned out” a monohull ketch at anchor. Details are incomplete and not confirmed, unknown if boat was locked. Incident reported on the local VHF net, police apparently involved. CSSN NOTE: First person reports can be submitted anytime, and CSSN will update/correct our records. Please submit a report if you are involved in an incident, and remind/assist others in making reports …. they may have lost their communication devices.