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3843 – Attempted Theft 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.

May 10, 2026

3841 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Linton Bay

Incident Date: 2026-05-08 at 02:08

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: At 0215HRS a swimmer attempted to board and steal a dinghy from a yacht in the Linton Bay anchorage. The owners began yelling when they discovered the thieves and cruisers on nearby yachts were awakened, and they shone bright lights on the swimmer and his 2 companions in a powered open boat. The police were called by one of the nearby yachts. The swimmer was picked up and the three thieves departed. The police arrived about an hour later at the marina, and were picked up by a cruiser. The aero naval boat arrived soon after.

May 8, 2026

3839 – Attempted Theft in Saint Lucia – Anse Cochan

Incident Date: 2026-04-24 at 23:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Does not apply

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: A charter catamaran was one of 4 yachts using the mooring balls in the bay. It was circled by a small boat and then boarded at approximately 2300HRS. Three masked men had approached, one had moved onto the stern step before realizing they had been observed by the crew from the bridge area. The 3 men departed quickly. The captain chose to immediately leave the anchorage. It is not known if a police report was made.

April 29, 2026

3833 – Attempted Theft in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Outer Bay

Incident Date: 2026-04-23 at 23:30

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Cruisers awoke at 2330HRS when they heard noise. Thieves had cut a lifting line and were attempting to steal their lifted and locked dinghy from the davits. Once discovered the thieves motored away from the catamaran.

April 25, 2026

3821 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Linton Bay

Incident Date: 2026-04-15 at 02:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: The owners of a yacht anchored in Linton Bay used 2 chains/locks, and a heavy cable to secure their lifted dinghy/outboard. At 0200HRS they were awoken by noise, and later found the cable had been cut, but the thieves were not successful.

A second dinghy was stolen the same night, its line and chain cut. See 3823.

April 17, 2026

3820 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Linton Bay

Incident Date: 2026-04-13 at 02:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: At 0200HRS the owner of a yacht anchored in Linton Bay was awakened by noise. Two men had boarded the yacht and were attempting to steal the 15HP engine which was locked to the transom of the the raised (2M) and locked dinghy. They began yelling and the men jumped in the water, swam away, leaving their wooden panga adrift.

April 14, 2026

3816 – Attempted Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Marigot Bay

Incident Date: 2026-03-31 at 23:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: When the owners returned to the Marigot dinghy dock, they found that thieves had attempted to steal the dinghy fuel tank, which was locked to the dinghy. Most of the fuel ended up in the dinghy. Other dinghies at this dock also experienced problems on the same night, see 3804 and 3809.

April 12, 2026

3813 – Attempted Theft in Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Marina

Incident Date: 2026-03-09 at 03:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Yacht owners were asleep onboard their yacht berthed in Rodney Bay Marina when they were awakened by noise on deck. They investigated and found a man had boarded and was attempting to steal the outboard from their lifted (davits) and locked dinghy. The thief departed and a report was made to the marina.

April 10, 2026

3806 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Playa Chiquita

Incident Date: 2026-04-01 at 22:30

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Does not apply

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: After reading positive reviews in Navionics, a yacht anchored alone in Playa Chiquita at 1900HRS. At 2230HRS a swimmer attempted to board the monohull. The crew shined a bright light into the mans eyes as he explained in Spanish he wanted to rest and his friend would be arriving soon. He asked if they wanted to give him a life vest or an iPhone. Before he could climb the transom he was told to leave immediately or there would be trouble. The swimmer gave up, swam away, and the yacht departed.

April 4, 2026

3797 – Attempted Theft in Bonaire – Kralendijk moorings

Incident Date: 2026-03-19 at 02:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: This is the third report/second night of reported boardings in the Bonaire mooring field (see 3795/3796).

The owner of a neighboring yacht noticed swimmers hanging on their neighbor’s stern at 0200HRS. He began yelling and shined a bright light on the swimmers, who refused to leave. The police were called and the dinghy lowered, the men began making threats and swam toward the nearby shore. The police arrived promptly and intercepted the swimmers but did not detain them. A full police report will be made by all 3 victims, and shared with the Port Captain and the marina.

CSSN UPDATE: The 3 victim boats attempted to make a police report but were rebuffed by officials, who seemed unaware of the boardings/events of the previous night. When asked for specific advice, the Chief of Police suggested calling 911, who should summon the correct response units, asking the boarders to leave (3x) and making a video of the activity. In the ABC’s calling 913 will connect with the Dutch Coast Guard.

March 20, 2026

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