Tag: Theft Archives

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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3645 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Oyster Pond


Incident Date: 2025-04-21 at 03:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: AB dinghy / 9.8HP Tohastu outboard

Secured: secured – locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A dinghy at the old dinghy dock was stolen overnight. It was locked with 6mm stainless chain. A second (also locked) dinghy/outboard was also stolen the same night. ||No police report was made. ||Dinghy HIN: COABM07009J718

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3644 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Red Frog


Incident Date: 2025-04-17 at 08:23

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Propane tank

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht anchored off Red Frog was boarded overnight while the owners slept onboard. The thief stole a propane tank from the deck. Wet footprints were found on the swim platform.

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3635 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon


Incident Date: 2025-04-04 at 23:30

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Carib Marine dinghy HFP 330 BL / 15HPYamaha 2S model 15FMH 684K SN 1165946

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An in-the- water and not locked dinghy was stolen from a well lit and occupied yacht between 2200 – 0100HRS. The dinghy was tied closely to the yacht and the thieves boarded the swim platform in order to release and steal it. A police report was made, and on the local VHF net. ||A nearby yacht heard some suspicious noise, and later discovered that thieves had attempted to steal his well locked outboard. See report 3634.||Dinghy details : Carib Marine dinghy HFP 330 BL |Engine details: 15HPYamaha 2S model 15FMH 684K Serial Number 1165946

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3622 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Old Bank Bay


Incident Date: 2025-03-19 at 03:40

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Panga, Yamaha 40HP motor, anchor, life vests, snorkels

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A panga and motor (white Caribepro blue Bimini, 40HP Yamaha) was stolen from a dock in Old Bank Bastimentos, the locking chain was cut. There is a wedge shaped lime green stripe under the Enduro decal on engine, and hand hold on rear is lime green as well. A report was made to the police and Coast Guard.

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3616 – Theft in Panama – Rio Chagres


Incident Date: 2025-03-08 at 15:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Diving Tanks, Snorkeling Gear, Wet Suits, Fishing Gear, Laptop, 2 Tablets, 4 Powerbanks, 3 Hesdphones, 4 Portable Speakers, Electric Induction Stove, Bags, Bathing Suits, Beer, Milk, 3 Wallets

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: While the crew were exploring the river by dinghy their yacht was boarded by thieves. Their companionway was well locked but the thieves found an unsecured hatch and gained access to the interior. They searched thoroughly and many items were stolen from the deck/cockpit/interior including dive tanks, snorkeling gear, wet suits, fishing gear, a laptop, 2 tablets, 4 power banks, 3 sets of headphones, 4 portable speakers, an electric induction stove, swimwear, beer, milk, 3 wallets. ||A report was made to the police and Coast Guard.

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3614 – Theft in Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands) – Simpson Bay


Incident Date: 2025-03-06 at 11:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Rib dinghy / Yamaha 15HP engine

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: UPDATED REPORT : Victims have made contact and filed a firsthand report. ||Cruisers tied their dinghy to the Dutch Customs dock by the bridge at 1100HRS and went inside to complete formalities. Almost immediately the dinghy was stolen. Video surveillance captured the lurking thief and his rapid departure to the lagoon. ||The victims discovered the theft at 1400HRS when they returned to the dinghy dock after doing some errands .They immediately returned to the Customs office. Officials there contacted an inspector from the governmental Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications, the police and the Coast Guard on their behalf. The Ministry inspector arrived 2 hours later, the police 3 hours later and took reports. ||The victims made a report the next morning on the VHF net. Officials shared video surveillance / video footage with them. No follow-up from police or other officials has been made 4 days later. ||Dinghy : Highfield 310 classic. Hull identification number: HFM39134H324|Engine : Yamaha Enduro 15hp 2 stroke Model # E15DMHS. Serial # 6B4K S 1311124

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3611 – Theft in Panama – Portobello


Incident Date: 2025-03-01 at 02:30

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: RIB Dinghy / 20HP Honda outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht anchored off the Casa Vela dinghy dock. Overnight, while the owners slept onboard their in-the-water and chain locked dinghy was stolen by well prepared thieves. A cleanly cut painter was left behind. ||A police report was made the next day. ||Dinghy : SEATEC – GT SPORT 330 SN: DE-SVBAV001J223 Registration number: B413422 |Outboard: Honda BF20D BAMJ SN – 1506265

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