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2727 – Theft in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Thomas – Charlotte Amalie

Reported Incident Details from United States Virgin Islands (US)

An incident of Theft has been reported in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Thomas – Charlotte Amalie.

Incident Date 2021-12-10 at 14:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Fire extinguisher, dinghy tool kit, dinghy repair kit, bath towels, dinghy inflation pump, dive tank fill card, spare keys, air horn, two bottles of Yamaha ring free additive
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Owners locked their dinghy at the waterfront dock by the Coast Guard Station in downtown Charlotte Amalie at 1330 HRS. When they returned to this heavily trafficked area an hour later the dinghy had been rifled, and life jackets which were stored in the locker of the bench seat we’re on the dinghy floor and the bench seat locker was unlatched. The enclosed fuel tank locker was also unlatched. The fire extinguisher, other dinghy items as well as some personal items were taken. Two anchors, the battery, and the fuel tank were untouched.||A police report was made, the police categorized the theft as larceny and indicated no investigation would be done due to a lack of locked compartments.
2723 – Theft in Honduras – Roatan – Calabash Bight

Reported Incident Details from Honduras

An incident of Theft has been reported in Honduras – Roatan – Calabash Bight.

Incident Date 2021-12-05 at 04:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Zodiac dinghy / 15HP Yamaha outboard
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Owners were awakened at 0400 HRS when well prepared thieves cut the chain on their locked, in-the-water dinghy. They were able to get assistance the next morning and a reward was offered. The dinghy was found slashed beyond repair, the reward offer proved successful and the outboard was ransomed back to the owners.
2721 – Burglary in Martinique (France) – St. Pierre

Reported Incident Details from Martinique (France)

An incident of Burglary has been reported in Martinique (France) – St. Pierre.

Incident Date 2021-12-01 at 09:30
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items electronics – VHF and remote autopilot controller, a variety of safety gear including automatic lifejackets, horseshoe buoy, IOR pole, first aid kit, diving gear including BCD and regulator, a variety of tools and also the stored mainsail and other rigging gear.
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht moored and minded in St. Pierre was burgled, the owner discovered the break-in on his return. The thief broke the locking mechanism and entered though a deck hatch and carefully concealed the damage on departure. Much was stolen, and the the thief used some of the yachts travel bags to carry away some of the gear. Stolen were electronics, a mainsail, rigging pieces, dive gear, many tools and a variety of safety gear. |A police report is planned.
2715 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Blue Lagoon

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Incident Date 2021-11-28 at 18:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items S/V La Mouette, a Lagoon 38 catamaran
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The charter catamaran La Mouette, a Lagoon 38 with a blue stackpack was stolen, and observed at about 6PM on Sunday after it left its mooring and headed towards the east coast of St Vincent under power. A report was made to to SVG Coast guard.
2716 – 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 2021-11-28 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Samsung A12 smartphone
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details While owners and crew slept onboard a thief entered the yacht's salon and stole the smartphone that was being used as an anchor alarm. The crew was awakened when the anchor alarm activated but the delay allowed the thief to escape. No other items were taken. A police report was made.||CSSN NOTE: Many (25) similar events have occurred in this location since 2015, the last reported to CSSN was in 2019. Consider taking appropriate precautions if planning to anchor overnight in Canouan.
2704 – Suspicious Activity in Nicaragua – Offshore – 2

Reported Incident Details from Nicaragua

An incident of Suspicious Activity has been reported in Nicaragua – Offshore – 2.

Incident Date 2021-10-30 at 05:50
Event Type Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items nothing
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A catamaran with 3 persons onboard departed Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras, for Isla San Andreas, Colombia. At 0550 hours at position 14-45.8N 082-43.6W, approximately 35 miles off the Nicaraguan coast approaching the Edinburgh channel, they were approached by an open boat with 5 men onboard who began shouting for them to stop, coming as close as 75 meters, no weapons were displayed. The crew presented a show of force and the boat slowed and tracked the yacht but then departed as a squall reduced visibility. Map marker 2704||At approximately 0800 at position 14-45.8N 082-43.6W the same skiff with 5 men returned at high speed with the bimini top removed and 2 of the men standing on the bow. They came within 25 meters of the yacht in rough seas holding a dead lobster. The crew presented a stronger show of force and aggressively shouted to get away while throttling up to 11 knots and making evasive maneuvers. After about 20 minutes the boat gave up and departed. Map marker 2711||At 0945 hours, now 50 nautical miles offshore, (N14-31.4N 082-26.3W) two different skiffs containing 11 men approached at high speed from port with one moving to approach from the stern. The yacht resumed evasive maneuvers and again presented a show of force. The 2 skiffs regrouped about 100 meters behind and tracked for 30 minutes before disappearing. Map marker 2712||The yacht continued to San Andres without further incident. A report was made to the Port Captain and the Colombian Coast Guard. A report to the home country consulate was planned.
2711 – Suspicious Activity in Nicaragua – Offshore – 3

Reported Incident Details from Nicaragua

An incident of Suspicious Activity has been reported in Nicaragua – Offshore – 3.

Incident Date 2021-10-30 at 08:00
Event Type Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items nothing
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At approximately 0800 at position 14-45.8N 082-43.6W the same skiff with 5 men returned at high speed with the bimini top removed and 2 of the men standing on the bow. They came within 25 meters of the yacht in rough seas holding a dead lobster. The crew presented a stronger show of force and aggressively shouted to get away while throttling up to 11 knots and making evasive maneuvers. After about 20 minutes the boat gave up and departed. Event #2 of 3||See also map marker 2704, 2712
2712 – Suspicious Activity in Nicaragua – Offshore – 4

Reported Incident Details from Nicaragua

An incident of Suspicious Activity has been reported in Nicaragua – Offshore – 4.

Incident Date 2021-10-30 at 09:45
Event Type Suspicious Activity
Stolen Items nothing
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At 0945 hours, now 50 nautical miles offshore, (N14-31.4N 082-26.3W) two different skiffs containing 11 men approached at high speed from port with one moving to approach from the stern. The yacht resumed evasive maneuvers and again presented a show of force. The 2 skiffs regrouped about 100 meters behind and tracked for 30 minutes before disappearing. Event 3 of 3.||See also markers 2704 and 2711
2705 – Theft in Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad – Chaguaramas – TTSA

Reported Incident Details from Trinidad and Tobago

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

Incident Date 2021-10-29 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy / 9.9 HP Yamaha 4S outboard
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight while owner slept onboard the in-the-water and cable locked dinghy was stolen. TTSA management / marine patrol and coastguard were informed/investigating.
2703 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Fronteras

Reported Incident Details from Guatemala

An incident of Theft has been reported in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Fronteras.

Incident Date 2021-10-24 at 23:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items dinghy / 8 HP engine, other dinghy items
Secured Unknown
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht anchored off Bruno's had its in-the-water and not locked dinghy/8HP engine stolen overnight. The owners discovered a cut line the next morning. The theft was reported on the VHF net, it is not known if a police report was made. ||During the VHF net, other thefts were reported, of small not lockable items. During the weekend of Oct 23-24 a dinghy fuel line and racor filter were stolen from a locked dinghy at Abel's boatyard, and reported to management there. During the week of October 18, another dinghy (location not known) had its propeller stolen from the tilted engine. Sometime in the last month an outboard choke and starter cord were also stolen. ||CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please take 5 minutes to complete the easy CSSN online incident report, please help keep the cruising community well informed.