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Tag: Burglary Archives

2268 – Burglary in Dominican Republic – Luperon

Incident Date: 2018-11-10 at 00:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Honda generator, compressor with hose, water pump and many tools

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Thieves broke into an unoccupied but well locked yacht thru a deck hatch, damaging the hatch. The minder/caretaker discovered the theft the next morning. A stolen dinghy had been used to transport the goods and it was recovered. A report was made to the police, coast guard, port captain, the Puerto Blanco Marina, the tourist office and on the VHF net. CSSN NOTE: In reponse to the recent increase in thefts and boat burglaries, on November 14, 2019, stakeholders in Luperon met and roles/jurisdicitons were clarified, including correct crime reporting procedures. To enhance the security on the water the Navy comandante from Puerto Plata reinstated a patrol boat in Luperon bay with immediate effect. Initially, provisional equipment will be used, but a bigger patrol boat in association with a small patrol boat are expected. Locally, the Navy (call name: Richard) can be reached on VHF channel 68 24/7 in case of emergency. The National Police indicated that a 911-call will activate the patrols around the bay at all times.

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November 10, 2018

2265 – Burglary in Panama – Linton Bay

Incident Date: 2018-10-30 at 03:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Everything below deck including 2 TVs, tools dive gear, life jackets , etc.

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied boat at anchor was burglarized. The owners had been absent for about 2 weeks and on their return discovered a pry bar had been used to defeat the companionway lock and gain entry. The thieves took many things from below (TVs tools, dive gear, etc.) and would have needed considerable time to accomplish their thievery. This burglary was the 4th incident in this bay during the last month, use CSSN’s Zoom -Tap, Know and Go! interactive infographic to review the available information on these incidents. This incident was reported to the police (Aeronaval), and the marina. Nighttime patrols have been put in place recently.

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October 30, 2018

2258 – Burglary in Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad – Chaguaramas – TTSA

Incident Date: 2018-09-16 at 19:50

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: dinghy/outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: A dinghy/outboard were stolen from an unoccupied yacht. The marina security patrol noticed the activity but were unable to intercept/intervene.Theives were observed departing with the dinghy to the SE, and the CG advised.

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September 16, 2018

2255 – Burglary in Trinidad and Tobago – Trinidad – Chaguaramas – TTSA

Incident Date: 2018-09-15 at 00:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: 11ft Apex dinghy with 8HP Mariner outboard, GPS, flare kit, propane tank

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht was burgled overnight. The dinghy was raised on davits and locked to the yacht, theives cut the locking cable. The sliding door lock was also compromised, the interior ransacked. Owner noted that a GPS and flare kit were taken from the interior as well as a propane tank from a cockpit locker. A report was made to TTSA management, the Coast Guard and police. Boats on adjacent moorings suffered similar consequnces the same night. see next reports . (boat #1 of 7 burgled this same night)

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September 15, 2018