Tag: Theft Archives

2227 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Nana Juana


Incident Date: 2018-05-11 at 23:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy , 15 HP outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht anchored in front of the marina had its in-the-water but locked dinghy stolen overnight. The owners discovered that the painter and locking cable had both been cut . The dinghy (minus the outboard) was recovered in the mangroves, but the tubes had been slashed, and the fuel tank, fuel line, manual pump and oars had also been taken. A report was made to the marina and on the VHF net.

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2253 – Theft in Puerto Rico (US) – Big Island – San Juan Club Nautico Marina


Incident Date: 2018-05-11 at 00:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: AB Dinghy and 8HP Yamaha engine

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Owners returning to their yacht berthed near the marina restaurant discovered that their dinghy/outboard had been stolen. The dinghy was lifted and well secured on davits, but was not locked to the yacht. A report was made to the marina, coast guard and the police.

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2229 – Theft in Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Bruno’s Anchorage


Incident Date: 2018-05-04 at 17:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: CPAP machine, small electronics

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: An unlocked yacht was boarded between 5-7 PM while the owners were not onboard. A medical device and small electronics were stolen. A report was made on the VHF net

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2247 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Anse La Raye


Incident Date: 2018-04-14 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy and 15 hp yamaha outboard from davits

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht was anchored alone in the bay. Theives boarded overnight while the owners slept, and the raised (but not locked) dinghy/outboard was stolen from the davits. A $50 fee was charged when a police report was made.

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2216 – Theft in Honduras – Roatan – West End


Incident Date: 2018-04-08 at 09:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight, an unoccupied (but locked and minded) yacht on a mooring was broken into, and the dinghy outboard engine stolen. The mooring line was cut and the boat had grounded nearby where it was discovered by cruisers. It is not known if a police report was made.

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2219 – Theft in Martinique (France) – St. Anne


Incident Date: 2018-04-06 at 22:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: dinghy with 6 HP Tohastu outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A cable locked dinghy was stolen between 9-11 PM from the main dinghy dock in St. Anne. A report was made to the police, port port captain, Coast Guard and on the local VHF net.

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2220 – Theft in Martinique (France) – St. Anne


Incident Date: 2018-04-05 at 18:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: fishing rod and reel

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: Cruisers went ashore around 17:00 and locked their dingy to the main dinghy dock in St Anne. There was a small telescoping fishing rod and reel in their dinghy, tied in. They returned to the dinghy about an hour later and found that the rod and reel had been stolen . Reported on the local VHF net.

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2222 – Theft in Colombia – Cabo de la Vela


Incident Date: 2018-04-03 at 20:30

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy and outboard

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht was anchored alone in the bay. On the second evening, while they and their dog were onboard, both of the lines securing the in-the-water dinghy/outboard were cut, and it was stolen. They discovered the theft at about 8:30 PM when they went out to hoist and secure it for the night. No police report was made, they departed the next morning for Panama.

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