Incident Date: 2017-03-12 at 23:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: phones, computers, money
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details: Thieves entered an unlocked yacht while crew was ashore for the evening. Cash, cellphones and computers were taken. A report was made to the police.
Incident Date: 2017-02-17 at 21:00
Event Type: Burglary
Stolen Items: all cell phones and chargers onboard.
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: While ashore in the evening, a yacht on an outside mooring was entered, and thoroughly ransacked. All doors and hatches were closed, but a guest failed to properly engage a lock on one cabin hatch, which the thief discovered and used for enrty/exit. The vendor who rented the mooring had warned the crew of the problems in this bay and suggested taking all cash/passports/valuables with them to dinner. The phones and chargers left behind were taken. Nearby boats were occupied, but not aware of the boarding/burglary.
Incident Date: 2017-02-16 at 00:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: 2 fishing rods
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: Two fishing rods which were well secured to the boat (lines visibly cut) were stolen overnight while the crew slept. A report was made to the port captain and the police (photos of the fishing gear were provided).
Incident Date: 2017-02-13 at 11:30
Event Type: Burglary
Stolen Items: Cash, computers, camera, electronics
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: Around noon while the crew was ashore their yacht was broken into. The thieves were unable to gain entry through the well secured door, but were able to use a knife (which they left behind) to defeat a hatch lock. They took cash and electronics. 3 of the 4 moorings at the Bat Caves were occupied at the time. A report was made to the SMMA marine park, who refunded the daily mooring fee and advised against leaving boats unoccupied at night. CSSN NOTE: Nighttime burglaries have been a problem at this location for several years. Given that the local thieves have grown significantly bolder, if you choose to visit, consider leaving someone on board at all times.
Incident Date: 2016-12-16 at 23:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: 10′ Caribe dinghy, 9.8 HP Nissan outboard, fuel tank, etc.
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: A yacht anchored just north of the Canaries fishing village discovered their in-the-water but cable locked dinghy/outboard had been stolen overnight. The thieves apparently used a crow bar to pry the cable/lock eye attachment from the dingy transom. The theft was reported to the police and to Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA) officials.
Incident Date: 2016-12-04 at 17:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: 2 fishing rods
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: After 2 nights moored in Marigot's inner bay on a Capella mooring, on the third day the crew went ashore for dinner. Between 4-7pm both fishing rods were stolen from the rod holders on either side of the cockpit. There was no evidence that the thief boarded the yacht. The marina office and police were advised. The victims and CSSN suggest removing all unsecured items of value from the deck/cockpit, and having a record of serial numbers/photos stored in a secure way/place (that cannot be stolen from the yacht) for purposes of investigation and proof of ownership should a theft occur. CSSN NOTE: This is the 2nd theft reported to CSSN within the last month at this location, and the 5th this year. Users can type "Marigot St Lucia" in the search box on any CSSN website page to get a quick summary/links, or utilize the islands reports tab (Northern Windwards) and sort on the location column for easily reviewed details.
Incident Date: 2016-11-16 at 20:00
Event Type: Burglary
Stolen Items: Cash 3200 $ECD, 150 $CAN, Blackberry, Louis Vuitton belt
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: A yacht using a Capella marina mooring in the inner bay at Marigot was burgled while the crew was ashore for dinner. At least 6 other boats were on adjacent moorings but were not aware of the breakin (thru a hatch). The thieves took some effort to conceal their presence, including closing some cabin curtains while they stole cash ($3200 ECD, $150 CAN) a Blackberry and a belt. A report was made to the marina, the port captain and to the police.
Incident Date: 2016-10-01 at 01:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: dinghy and outboard, later returned missing the fuel tank and flip flops
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: An in the water, cable locked dinghy was stolen overnight while the owners slept. The cable and line were both cut in a rough way, likely with a hacksaw blade or serrated blade of some kind. The next morning the owners discovered the theft and talked with a fisherman ashore who advised them to make a police report and not to buy a new one, he would try and help locate the missing dinghy. A report was made to the police and on the VHF net. A few hours later some other fishermen arrived towing the “found” dinghy, now minus the fuel tank and flip flops. They asked for and received a $1000 EC reward.
Incident Date: 2016-07-04 at 10:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: Details unknown
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details: During daylight hours a yacht on a mooring was boarded thru a screened hatch while the crew was ashore. The details of what was stolen are not known, or if a police report was made.
Incident Date: 2016-05-13 at 02:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: dinghy with 15 HP outboard
Secured: Unknown
Source Type: 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details: Details incomplete – a dinghy with 15HP outboard was stolen overnight, the dinghy was found the next day minus the outboard.
