Tag: Saint Lucia Archives

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: 2016-10-01 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.

Incident Date: 2016-05-07 at 20:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Cash

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A catamaran anchored near Doolittle's in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia was boarded between 6-9 PM Saturday while the crew was ashore. When they returned they discovered the ladder down and wet footprints on deck. Although the main doors were fully locked, the thieves gained entry thru a poorly secured hatch. They removed cash from a purse left in the saloon and also from a suitcase in one of the cabins. No other items were taken, and 2 wet towels were left behind. A report was made to the local police.

Incident Date: 2016-03-29 at 04:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy gas line and sandals

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: We were anchored in the outer harbour with three companion boats. We noticed that our dinghy’s gas line was missing when we went to use it. Presumably it was stolen overnight, while we were asleep. Our dinghy had been in the water but locked to our boat; but the gas line could be easily unclipped. Later, we also realized that a pair of sandals had also been taken from the dinghy. A report was made to the marina.

Incident Date: 2016-03-10 at 01:10

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy, outboard and fueltank

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight, a well secured but unlocked dinghy was taken from an occupied yacht anchored near Gros Islet, in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia. The dinghy is grey, unmarked and type Highfield UL 340 (CN-AFM20190D415) and the outboard a Tohatsu 5 HP (074689AA). Reported to Port Captain, Police, RB Marina and on the local VHF net.