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2883 – Theft in Colombia – Cartegena

Reported Incident Details from Colombia

An incident of Theft has been reported in Colombia – Cartegena.

Incident Date 2022-09-16 at 03:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 2.7m hard bottom dinghy and 15 HP Neptune outboard (SN 210732201)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht anchored near Club de Pesca. The owner awoke to some noise around 0330HRS , and found that the cable locking his in-the–water dinghy/outboard to the yacht had been cut, and the dinghy/outboard/contents stolen. A report was made to the Coast Guard, Port Captain and on the VHF net. a
2881 – Theft in Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad – Chaguaramas – Anchorage

Reported Incident Details from Trinidad and Tobago

An incident of Theft has been reported in Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad – Chaguaramas – Anchorage.

Incident Date 2022-09-12 at 00:20
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy fuel line, 6mm locking cable cut (dinghy hoisted)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Cruisers anchored in Chaguaramas awoke to find that a thief had boarded overnight and cut the cable locking the outboard engine on the dinghy to the yacht, which was raised on davits. The thieves were not successful at removing the outboard, but were able to steal the fuel line.
2880 – Theft in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay

Reported Incident Details from Grenada

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

Incident Date 2022-09-06 at 03:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 3.1m dinghy / 18HP Tohatsu outboard (SN 021691AD)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A dinghy / 18HP Tohatsu outboard (SN 021691AD) , well locked to the Tyrell bay dinghy dock was stolen between 2100HRs and 0900HRs. Reports were made to the marina, port captain and a police report is planned.||UPDATE : Sept. 7, 2022 . Police returned the missing dinghy/outboard after a fisherman recovered it offshore, with the cut cable still attached.
2878 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Bocas Marina anchorage

Reported Incident Details from Panama

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

Incident Date 2022-08-31 at 03:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Highfield dinghy and 25HP Yamaha outboard
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht anchored near Bocas Marina (Isla Colon) found their Highfield dinghy / 25HP Yamaha outboard had been stolen overnight, the painter had been cleanly cut. The dinghy was later recovered, but the engine, fuel tank and all gear in the dinghy was gone.
2876 – Assault in Saint Lucia – Soufriere

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

An incident of Assault has been reported in Saint Lucia – Soufriere.

Incident Date 2022-08-26 at 02:15
Event Type Assault
Stolen Items A small amount of cash
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At 0215HRS a yacht on an SMMA mooring for its 3rd night was boarded by armed thieves. One of the assailants came thru an open hatch and then entered the salon where a female crew member was awake, and she began yelling. He attempted to silence her with a hand over her mouth and attempted to stuff a rag in her mouth and then began choking her, as she continued to struggle and yelled. A second crew member (male) awoke and it became violent and louder as many blows were exchanged. A second assailant entered thru the companionway and began assaulting the crew as well. The activity woke a third male crew member who came from the V berth, with crew now outnumbering the intruders 3 to 2. At this point the intruders jumped overboard and swam toward shore. || A knife that belonged to one of the intruders was found on the salon floor. The crew was well bloodied, and the intruders left behind significant blood as well. The crew chose to treat their own injuries. A small amount of cash had been taken, and the cover on the cockpit chart plotter had been removed. ||Reports were made to the police, Coast Guard and SMMA authorities. No forensics were taken.
2877 – 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 2022-08-19 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy fuel tank hose
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Cruisers went ashore for dinner and locked the dinghy to the dock of JJ's restaurant. When they returned they found their new fuel hose, pump and fittings had been stolen. The dinghy, outboard and the fuel tank were well locked and remained in place.
2875 – 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 2022-08-18 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Highfield 2.9 dinghy CN-HFM15449EO21 / 20HP Honda outboard BAMJ-1529876
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Between 1800-2000HRS a well secured dinghy was stolen from the small dock at southern end of Cabrita Bay. The thieves were well prepared with a strong cutting tool/disc and cleanly cut the heavy cable. A report was made to the police and coast guard, no forensics were taken.
2867 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Bequia – Princess Margaret Beach

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Bequia – Princess Margaret Beach.

Incident Date 2022-08-14 at 06:12
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items 5 gallon fuel container and 3 additional gallons of mixed fuel.
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight while owners slept onboard a thief boarded their monohull off Princess Margaret Beach, Bequia, and stole a 5 gallon (full) fuel jug from the cockpit. The dinghy fuel tank (also full) was also emptied. A small portable generator in the cockpit and a small 2 gallon fuel jug on the swim platform were undisturbed. A police report was made.
2868 – Theft in Dominica – Salisbury

Reported Incident Details from Dominica

An incident of Theft has been reported in Dominica – Salisbury.

Incident Date 2022-08-12 at 21:45
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy/9.9HP Mercury outboard and contents (fuel tank, anchor, dry box, dry bag, spot light, Bluetooth speaker, 2 pair flip flops, chicken dinner
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Owners securely tied their dinghy to a line from shore, as provided by the owner of 767 Hideaway restaurant, near Salisbury. When they returned at 2145HRS they found it had been stolen. A report was made to the Coast Guard, police and the restaurant.
2871 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Young Island

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Young Island.

Incident Date 2022-08-12 at 21:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items cash
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details In the morning the Captain and crew discovered that a thief had boarded and stolen all the cash from a backpack in the salon, leaving a phone, passport and other items undisturbed. The entry may have been during dinner ashore, or later that night as they slept onboard. They also noticed some blue paint marking their stern about a foot above the waterline. ||A report was made to the port captain and the police.||CSSN NOTE: Another yacht in the anchorage was also boarded this same night. (See 2782)