Tag: Saint Martin (France) Archives

3788 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Marigot Bay


Incident Date: 2026-02-16 at 20:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Other: dinghy fuel line and fuel

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: After dinner ashore, owners returned to the dinghy dock to find the fuel line, inline filter and primer bulb as well as the fuel in the tank had been stolen from their dinghy.

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3783 – Assault in Saint Martin (France) – Sandy Ground Bridge


Incident Date: 2026-02-03 at 13:54

Event Type: Assault

Stolen Items: None

Secured: Does not apply

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A cruising family was exiting the lagoon via dinghy when adolescent male youths on the bridge began dropping rocks onto them, striking one adult on the top of his head. An ambulance was called, provided some emergency care, and then transported the injured man to the hospital where he was treated and released. A police report was made.

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3709 – Burglary in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon – Witch’s Tit


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.

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3708 – Burglary in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon – Witch’s Tit


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.

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3707 – Burglary in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon – Witch’s Tit


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.

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3698 – Burglary in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon – Witch’s Tit


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.

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3700 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Sandy Ground Bridge


Incident Date: 2025-08-18 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 14ft. center console RIB / 30HP Yamaha 4S engine

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight a center console RIB / 30HP Yamaha 4S was stolen from the TOBY boatyard dock. No further details are currently available.

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3685 – Burglary in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon – Witch’s Tit


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.

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3683 – Burglary in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon


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.

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3646 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Oyster Pond


Incident Date: 2025-04-21 at 03:15

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: dinghy / 15HP 4S outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight a dinghy / 15HP 4S Yamaha outboard was stolen from the old dinghy dock. Another locked dinghy was also stolen, see 3645.||No further details are available.

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