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3175 – Assault in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Mayreau – Saline Bay

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Assault has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Mayreau – Saline Bay.

Incident Date 2023-12-22 at 18:30
Event Type Assault
Stolen Items nothing
Secured N/A
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A cruiser returned to his beached dinghy in Saline Bay at approximately 18:30HRS. He was attacked by a man with a machete, and thrown down on the sand and held there with a knee to his back.||The attacker demanded his money and "gold". The cruiser told him there was 5 ECD in the wallet in the dinghy and was asked if there was money on the boat. The cruiser told him only the 5 ECD as there was no ATM on Mayreau. He wore no watch or jewelry. ||The attacker threatened to cut off his head and told him to remain down, which he did as the assailant moved away into the trees. After a short time he called out that he could go. The cruiser was not injured and rowed to a friends boat nearby. The 5 ECD was left behind. ||The next day a police report was made.
3176 – Assault in Colombia – Santa Marta – Taganga Bay

Reported Incident Details from Colombia

An incident of Assault has been reported in Colombia – Santa Marta – Taganga Bay.

Incident Date 2023-12-22 at 22:30
Event Type Assault
Stolen Items Everything – electronics ( InReach, laptop, phones ), cash, tools +++
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht anchored alone in the bay was boarded by four masked men each armed with a handgun at 2230HRS. The captain was pistol whipped and crew held at gunpoint while the boat was ransacked. The attackers demanded the drugs they thought were onboard. They stole electronics (inReach, laptop, phones), cash and jewelry, plus other assorted items. ||The thieves were unable to steal the well secured dinghy as the keys were lost in the mess they created. Some of the thieves paddled their unpowered boat ashore to unload the stolen items and returned for more and their companions. The entire event lasted about an hour. The captain self-treated his head wounds. ||A report to consular officials was planned, and the boat left the bay.
3166 – Theft in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Croix – Christiansted

Reported Incident Details from United States Virgin Islands (US)

An incident of Theft has been reported in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Croix – Christiansted.

Incident Date 2023-12-15 at 02:16
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy, tools, 20HP Tohatsu, battery, shoes
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight 3 in-the-water dinghies were stolen from yachts. Dinghy#1 was not locked and recovered the next day minus its 20HP Tohatsu engine, battery, tools, shoes. Dinghy #2 (3180) was also recovered, minus its engine. Dinghy# 3 (3181) was not recovered. A police report was made.
3180 – Theft in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Croix – Christiansted

Reported Incident Details from United States Virgin Islands (US)

An incident of Theft has been reported in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Croix – Christiansted.

Incident Date 2023-12-15 at 03:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy/outboard, recovered minus engine
Secured Unknown
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details See 3166. dinghy #2 of 3, recovered minus engine
3181 – Theft in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Croix – Christiansted

Reported Incident Details from United States Virgin Islands (US)

An incident of Theft has been reported in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Croix – Christiansted.

Incident Date 2023-12-15 at 03:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy/outboard, not recovered
Secured Unknown
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details See 3166. dinghy #3 of 3, not recovered
3200 – Burglary in Mexico – Isla Mujeres

Reported Incident Details from Mexico

An incident of Burglary has been reported in Mexico – Isla Mujeres.

Incident Date 2023-12-12 at 12:00
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items 2 out of 4 cockpit settee cushions, sunglasses, Bose speakers, marine flashlight, Gerber multitool
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht docked in the marina was burglarized while the owners were away. Video footage identified the burglar as a former employee who police indicate has fled the island. Warrants are now in place. Reports made to the marina, Port Captain and police.
3151 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Outer Bay

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

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

Incident Date 2023-12-02 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 3 towels
Secured N/A
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight while owner slept onboard 3 towels were stolen from the lifelines.
3145 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – North anchorage

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – North anchorage.

Incident Date 2023-11-26 at 11:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items local built open boat
Secured Unknown
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Daytime theft in Bocas Town of locally built open boat, no further details are currently available.||CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, make an easy online report here.
3149 – Theft in Dominican Republic – Luperon

Reported Incident Details from Dominican Republic

An incident of Theft has been reported in Dominican Republic – Luperon.

Incident Date 2023-11-23 at 18:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Local yola / 15HP 2S outboard (yola recovered minus engine)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A local vendor left his yola (an open boat) on the marina dock. Witnesses later indicated they saw it being towed out through the anchorage to the mangroves around 1830HRS. The yola was later recovered minus its 15HP 2S engine. A report was made to the marina and port captain.
3140 – Theft in Grenada – Grenada – Grand Anse

Reported Incident Details from Grenada

An incident of Theft has been reported in Grenada – Grenada – Grand Anse.

Incident Date 2023-11-19 at 19:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Highfield dinghy / 18HP NS Marine outboard (recovered minus fuel tank)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A dinghy locked with steel cable to the Grande Anse dock was stolen while the owners were having dinner nearby. When the owners returned witnesses provided information about the direction the thieves who had cut the cable had gone. The police were called, but were not helpful, the Coast Guard did not answer a VHF 16 call. The owner and a friend went toward the southern end of the beach where they recovered the dinghy, with it's well locked engine, but minus the fuel tank which had been locked with the same cable cut by the thieves. There was no damage to the dinghy/outboard.