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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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3856 – Theft in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Trellis Bay

Reported Incident Details from British Virgin Islands (UK)

An incident of Theft has been reported in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Trellis Bay.

Incident Date 2026-05-28 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (11ft Highfield RIB), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details An in-the water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen overnight from a charter yacht in Trellis Bay. A police report was made. There were multiple victims, see 3854.
3854 – Theft in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Trellis Bay

Reported Incident Details from British Virgin Islands (UK)

An incident of Theft has been reported in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Trellis Bay.

Incident Date 2026-05-28 at 01:15
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Carib 15ft center console)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The crew of a yacht in Trellis Bay awoke and saw their in-the-water and not locked center console tender (plus 2-3 others) being stolen, and towed away at 0100HRS. A police report was made.

UPDATE: the owner investigated a nearby area and was told a $600 USD ransom was required for the recovery of the 3 dinghies. The ransom was paid, and 2 engineless dinghies were reclaimed in East End Bay, Tortola. The second dinghy is now safely stored in Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, and can be claimed with proper proof of ownership. The police were informed of the ransom/recovery.

3853 – Theft in Belize – Drowned Cays

Reported Incident Details from Belize

An incident of Theft has been reported in Belize – Drowned Cays.

Incident Date 2026-05-23 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (3D tender), Outboard Motor (Tohatsu 9.8HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, an in-the-water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen from a yacht anchored near the Drowned Cays. The owners found the painter line had been cut. A report was made to the police and the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard recovered the dinghy, minus the engine.
3852 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Soufriere

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

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

Incident Date 2026-05-11 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: dinghy drain plug
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht spent one night in Soufriere. They found that the dinghy drain plug had been stolen from their lifted and locked dinghy.
3851 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Old Bank Bay

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Old Bank Bay.

Incident Date 2026-05-24 at 04:10
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A cruising yacht had been anchored in Old Bank Bay for a few weeks, and there were other yachts anchored nearby. They awoke at 0400HRS to noise and discovered two men in an open boat attempting to steal their in-the-water, but locked dinghy/outboard. They shone lights and began yelling, and the unsuccessful thieves departed toward Isla Bastimentos. No police report was made
3850 – Theft in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Croix – Frederiksted

Reported Incident Details from United States Virgin Islands (US)

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

Incident Date 2026-05-11 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Outboard Motor (Suzuki 2.5HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A day charter boat left their dinghy on their mooring, between 1745-2235HRS the outboard engine was stolen. A police report was made.
3848 – 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 2026-05-19 at 06:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: fuel, gasoline
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details The fuel was stolen from the tank of a dinghy locked to the Marigot dinghy dock in the early morning hours. The fuel line was cut.
3845 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon

Reported Incident Details from Saint Martin (France)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon.

Incident Date 2026-05-16 at 17:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Caribe), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP)
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A dinghy locked to a floating pontoon in the lagoon was stolen. It is not known if a police report was made.
3844 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Union – Frigate Island

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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

Incident Date 2026-05-09 at 22:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: entire yacht Great Habit
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The owners of the normally occupied Canadian flagged yacht Great Habit anchored near Frigate Island were advised that a suspicious boat had visited the yacht shortly before it disappeared from the anchorage between 2200-2300HRS. Reports have been made to the Union Island police (Sgt. Forde +1 784 491 5891) and the SVG Coast Guard. Do not approach this vessel, but report any sightings or information to your local authorities.

Vessel Details:
• Name: GREAT HABIT
• MMSI: 316007263
• Home Port: Ottawa
• Canadian Flag
• Sailing yacht / CS 40
• White hull with teal & blue striping
• “GREAT HABIT” written on side/stern

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UPDATE 5/14/2026. Officials in Venezuela have contacted the victim through the SVG police. The boat has been located and is now in the custody of the Venezuelan Coast Guard, the owner will soon begin the process of effecting recovery/return.

3843 – Attempted Theft in Saint Lucia – Anse La Raye

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Saint Lucia – Anse La Raye.

Incident Date 2026-05-09 at 02:30
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The owners of a monohull arrived in Anse La la Raye, St. Lucia around midday, and were assisted onto a mooring. They were the only yacht there when they retired for the evening.

They were awakened by noise at 0220HRS. They found two thieves alongside in an open boat attempting to steal their lifted and locked to the yacht dinghy, the painter had been cut. They shone a spotlight on the thieves, which scared them off, the thieves sped off towards the north end of the village moorings.

A police report was made by phone.