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2716 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House)

Incident Date: 2021-11-28 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Samsung A12 smartphone

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: While owners and crew slept onboard a thief entered the yacht's salon and stole the smartphone that was being used as an anchor alarm. The crew was awakened when the anchor alarm activated but the delay allowed the thief to escape. No other items were taken. A police report was made.||CSSN NOTE: Many (25) similar events have occurred in this location since 2015, the last reported to CSSN was in 2019. Consider taking appropriate precautions if planning to anchor overnight in Canouan.

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November 28, 2021

2703 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Fronteras

Incident Date: 2021-10-24 at 23:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: dinghy / 8 HP engine, other dinghy items

Secured: Unknown

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht anchored off Bruno's had its in-the-water and not locked dinghy/8HP engine stolen overnight. The owners discovered a cut line the next morning. The theft was reported on the VHF net, it is not known if a police report was made. ||During the VHF net, other thefts were reported, of small not lockable items. During the weekend of Oct 23-24 a dinghy fuel line and racor filter were stolen from a locked dinghy at Abel's boatyard, and reported to management there. During the week of October 18, another dinghy (location not known) had its propeller stolen from the tilted engine. Sometime in the last month an outboard choke and starter cord were also stolen. ||CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please take 5 minutes to complete the easy CSSN online incident report, please help keep the cruising community well informed.

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October 24, 2021

2701 – Theft in Guadeloupe (France) – Guadeloupe – St. Francois

Incident Date: 2021-10-14 at 01:41

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 2.9m Highfield dinghy / 8HP Mercury outboard, (painted grey cover)

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht berthed at Marina St. Francois had its Highfield dinghy / 8HP Mercury outboard stolen overnight. The dinghy was tied alongside the yacht. A report was made to the marina and the port captain.

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October 14, 2021

2691 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Young Island

Incident Date: 2021-10-09 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 44ft. Fountain Pajot Helia catamaran

Secured: Does not apply

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight A 44ft. Fountain Pajot Helia catamaran " Kailani 2" was stolen from a mooring in Young Island, SVG . Photos and details can be seen here, on CSSN partner Boatwatch.org website. ||Report any information or sightings to the nearest Coast Guard, St. Vincent Coast Guard or police authority.||https://boatwatch.org/current-watches/catamaran-kailani-ii-stolen-from-young-island-st-vincent-eastern-caribbean/

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October 9, 2021

2690 – Theft in Martinique (France) – L’autre bord

Incident Date: 2021-10-06 at 19:45

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Outboard engine, Yamaha 2T 5cv with fuel tank

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Owners chain locked their 5HP Yamaha dinghy outboard and fuel tank to the chain plate of a boat stranded on the beach at L'autre Bord anchorage, Martinique. Thieves broke the chain plate and stole the outboard and fuel tank between 1900-2000HRS. ||Nearby yachts were notified, as well as the surrounding neighborhood. A police report was made the next day at La Trinité Police Station. The managers of the nearby maritime school were also informed. Two (2) hours later the outboard and fuel tank reappeared on the beach, next to the place where they had been stolen.

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October 6, 2021

2687 – Theft in Grenada – Carriacou – Anse la Roche

Incident Date: 2021-09-23 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: dinghy / outboard

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight while owners slept onboard their in-the-water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen. It is not known if a police report was made.

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September 23, 2021

2684 – Theft in Dominican Republic – Luperon

Incident Date: 2021-09-17 at 03:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 15 HP Yamaha outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight, thieves boarded an unoccupied yacht on a mooring near the marina dock. They used a hacksaw/blade to cleanly cut the padlock that locked the transom clamps to each other while the 15HP Yamaha was mounted on the stern pulpit. The lock remains were left in the cockpit, where a similar lock secured the cabin companionway. The fuel tank remained in the cockpit, and was not taken. A report was made to the police, port captain, marina and announced on the VHF net.

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September 17, 2021

2682 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Texan Bay

Incident Date: 2021-09-14 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: APEX dinghy / HONDA 8HP outboard

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight an in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen from a yacht in El Golfete, near Texan Bay, while owners slept onboard. The next morning, the owners found the painter had been cut. A police report was made.

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September 14, 2021