Tag: Saint Martin (France) Archives

Incident Date: 2025-09-04 at 01:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: extensive, owner absent – list TBD

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht near Witch’s Tit was burgled. The owner’s minder investigated after learning about a nearby incident. The thieves broke in through the companionway and ransacked the yacht fully, then concealed their efforts before departing with many items.

CSSN NOTE: Two additional burglaries were recently discovered in this area (See 3707, 3708), in addition to 3 during July and August. Use the CSSN website interactive map proximity feature to see all the details.

Incident Date: 2025-09-03 at 01:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Extensive , prelim list includes lithium batteries, Honda 6HP-4S outboard, a solar panel and tools +++

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht was burgled and ransacked. Many things were stolen including lithium batteries, Honda 6HP-4S outboard, a solar panel and tools +++. Thieves broke inside via the companionway, and attempted to conceal their work when done.

CSSN NOTE: Two additional burglaries were recently discovered in this area (See 3707, 3709) in addition to 3 during July and August. Use the CSSN website interactive map proximity feature to see all the details.

Incident Date: 2025-09-06 at 01:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: many, boat was ransacked

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht was burgled. The owner returned to find the interior fully ransacked and many things stolen. Some effort was made by the thieves to conceal their entry.

The victim is working with Gendarmes and other cruisers to reinstate nighttime patrols.

CSSN NOTE: Two additional burglaries were recently discovered in this area (See 3708, 3709) in addition to 3 during July and August. Use the CSSN website interactive map proximity feature to see all the details.

Incident Date: 2025-08-16 at 23:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Power and hand tools, vacuum cleaner, fire extinguishers, speakers, flashlights, flare gun kit, painting equipment and accessories, spares including bilge pump, plumbing fittings, fasteners and electrical parts as well as buckets, rope, fuel jugs, large containers and small items, and sail bags.

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht on a mooring near Witches Tit was burglarized. Thieves used bolt cutters to gain entry via the companionway. The cockpit lights were removed, and the interior was fully ransacked, damaging some of the storage areas.

Many things were stolen, including power and hand tools, vacuum cleaner, fire extinguishers, speakers, flashlights, flare gun kit, painting equipment and accessories, spares including bilge pump, plumbing fittings, fasteners and electrical parts. as well as buckets, rope, fuel jugs, large containers and small items, and sail bags.

Incident Date: 2025-07-16 at 01:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Preliminary list : 4x ACDelco 12v AGM batteries 90Ah each, 1x Exide 12v battery, size 24, 90Ah, 2x fire extinguishers, many tools, fenders, snorkel gear, galley items, chart table items, several bottles of alcohol , 2 cockpit cushions (Sunbrella marine blue with grey/burgundy piping)

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A moored yacht was burgled between July 9-20. The companionway door lock was broken and the yacht fully ransacked. The thieves stole many items including 4x ACDelco 12v AGM batteries 90Ah each
1x Exide 12v battery, size 24, 90Ah, 2x fire extinguishers, wet/dry shop vac, many tools and spare parts, fenders, galley items, chart table items, snorkel gear, several bottles of alcohol and cockpit cushions (2xmarine blue with burgundy piping) .

A report was made to the police and Coast Guard.

CSSN NOTE: Another yacht moored nearby had a similar experience, see 3683.

Incident Date: 2025-07-15 at 00:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Extensive – prelim list includes Tohatsu 5HP 2 stroke outboard, house bank and starter batteries (4 X “Lifeline” 6 volts batteries 1 X “ACDelco” 12V battery, size 31), Icom M45 VHF radio , Vulcan chart plotter , many tools, bottled water +++

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht moored near Explorer island was burgled between July 9-15th. The companionway door was broken and the yacht fully ransacked. Burglars removed installed items (batteries/VHF radio/chart plotter +). A locked to the yacht 5HP Tohatsu outboard was also stolen. Tools and even provisions were taken. A police report was made.

Tohatsu 5HP -2S serial number 053885AA

CSSN Update: the victims have determined that many additional items were also taken, including
Kaise 3000w inverter, Kaise 1000w inverter, 24 liters of bottled water , snorkeling and fishing gear, Magma kettle grill, Medkit, headlamp, flashlights, foul weather gear, 2 fire extinguishers, climbing harness, kitchen knives, West Marine auto focus binoculars, 1x marine binoculars, Life sling, courtesy flags and soft goods.