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2137 – Assault in Guatemala – Bahia de Graciosa

Incident Date: 2017-04-10 at 22:30

Event Type: Assault

Stolen Items: Yamaha 4HP – 4 stroke outboard

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht with 2 persons onboard was anchored alone in Graciosa Bay. On the second night they were awakened by a noise around 10:30 PM. The captain went to the cockpit and discovered a man was removing his 4HP-4 Stroke outboard from the rail mount, ( it was not locked) .

A scuffle ensued, and the captain ended up in the water next to the thief’s boat. The thief had a handgun tucked into the front waistband of his pants, but did not remove it. He attempted to hold the captain’s head underwater but was unsuccessful. The captain sustained minor injuries.

After the thief departed the yacht upped anchor and moved about 5 miles to Tres Puntas where 5 other cruising boats were anchored, but none were monitoring VHF. A report was made to the police, port captian and on the NW Caribbean SSB net the next day.

April 10, 2017

2125 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Bruno’s Anchorage

Incident Date: 2017-03-18 at 19:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Electric tools, anchor line, some electronic stuff

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Captain returned from town at 10 PM and found his unlocked boat had been entered, and electronics, tools and an anchor line were taken. This was announced on the local VHF net, but no police report was made.

March 18, 2017

2031 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Bruno’s Anchorage

Incident Date: 2016-05-26 at 03:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 25 HP Yamaha

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: It was announced on this morning's VHF net that the Yamaha motor was stolen overnight from an occupied yacht at anchor.The outboard was attached to the dinghy with 2 locks. The dinghy was not taken; just the motor. The owner does not know how the motor was stolen off the dinghy. It was not mentioned whether the dinghy was in the water or in davits.

May 26, 2016

2024 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Bruno’s Anchorage

Incident Date: 2016-05-14 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Inflatable dinghy with 8 HP Mercury outboard motor

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: An in the water but locked inflatable dinghy with 8 HP Mercury motor was stolen overnight. The dinghy was later recovered without the motor.

May 14, 2016

2001 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Nana Juana

Incident Date: 2015-12-29 at 21:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Electric tools, laptop, money, fenders, ropes

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A thief or thieves stole multiple items from an unlocked, unoccupied boat anchored n the Rio Dulce near Nana Juana, on 2015-12-29 .The theft was discovered when crew returned to the boat. There were no witnesses. Reported on local Facebook Group.

December 29, 2015

2000 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Nana Juana

Incident Date: 2015-12-11 at 23:11

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Stole tools, pump, other items

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A thief or thieves stole multiple items from an unlocked, unoccupied boat anchored near Nana Juana Marina, on 2015-12-11 .The theft was discovered when crew returned to the boat. There were no witnesses. Reported on local Facebook Group.

December 11, 2015

1979 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Bruno’s Anchorage

Incident Date: 2015-09-09 at 03:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy and outboard motor

Secured: Unknown

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: On the VHF radio net, I heard the report of the dinghy and outboard motor theft. Shell Bay anchorage is the bay in front of Nana Juana and Ram Marinas. I have been in Rio Dulce for the last year and I believe I have now heard of six dinghy and outboard motor thefts here. CSSN NOTE: First person reports provide all cruisers with the best available information. When you hear a report on your local VHF net, PLEASE ASK THE VICTIM TO MAKE A SIMPLE ONLINE REPORT TO US !

September 9, 2015

1978 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Captain John’s Marina

Incident Date: 2015-08-14 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy and outboard motor

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A dinghy was stolen, the locking cable cut by a swimmer. CCTV cameras in the marina were reviewed but could not “see” the swimmer. The dinghy was later recovered – minus the outboard, oars and fuel tank. Not known if a police report was made.

August 14, 2015

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