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Tag: Theft Archives

2089 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Anse Canaries

Incident Date: 2016-12-16 at 23:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 10′ Caribe dinghy, 9.8 HP Nissan outboard, fuel tank, etc.

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht anchored just north of the Canaries fishing village discovered their in-the-water but cable locked dinghy/outboard had been stolen overnight. The thieves apparently used a crow bar to pry the cable/lock eye attachment from the dingy transom. The theft was reported to the police and to Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA) officials.

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December 16, 2016

2086 – Theft in Barbados – Carlisle Bay

Incident Date: 2016-12-04 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dingy bag with safety items, flashlight, life jackets, whistle, anchor and dive knife

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Overnight a dinghy bag containing safety equipment (flashlight, life jackets, whistle, anchor and dive knife) was stolen from an in the water, but locked to the yacht dinghy. No report to local authorities was made.

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December 4, 2016

2088 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Inner Bay

Incident Date: 2016-12-04 at 17:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 2 fishing rods

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: After 2 nights moored in Marigot's inner bay on a Capella mooring, on the third day the crew went ashore for dinner. Between 4-7pm both fishing rods were stolen from the rod holders on either side of the cockpit. There was no evidence that the thief boarded the yacht. The marina office and police were advised. The victims and CSSN suggest removing all unsecured items of value from the deck/cockpit, and having a record of serial numbers/photos stored in a secure way/place (that cannot be stolen from the yacht) for purposes of investigation and proof of ownership should a theft occur. CSSN NOTE: This is the 2nd theft reported to CSSN within the last month at this location, and the 5th this year. Users can type "Marigot St Lucia" in the search box on any CSSN website page to get a quick summary/links, or utilize the islands reports tab (Northern Windwards) and sort on the location column for easily reviewed details.

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December 4, 2016

2139 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Mayreau – Salt Whistle Bay

Incident Date: 2016-10-27 at 22:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: All cash and untraceable items, such as head phones, sunglasses, women's clothing.

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A charter yacht visited Salt Whistle Bay, and reports they were harassed separately by 2 boat boys, one drunk, who each were intent on directing them to dine at certain restaurants there. That evening they went ashore for dinner and left the yacht unlocked. When they returned at about 8 PM they noticed that sunglasses were missing from the cockpit. The next morning they returned to the restaurant thinking the sunglasses had been left there and were told that the sunglasses had been a "gift" to the owner's son. Over the next day they noticed several other items were missing, and realized they had been boarded. The thief had made a careful search and taken hidden cash from 2 locations as well as other non-serialized items. A report was made to the charter company on departure.

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October 27, 2016

2076 – Theft in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay

Incident Date: 2016-10-10 at 10:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 15 HP Mercury outboard

Secured: Unknown

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: 15 HP Mercury outboard was stolen from the stern rail of an unoccupied yacht. It is not known if it was locked or if a police report was made, date approximate.

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October 10, 2016

2072 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Reduit Beach

Incident Date: 2016-10-01 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: dinghy and outboard, later returned missing the fuel tank and flip flops

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An in the water, cable locked dinghy was stolen overnight while the owners slept. The cable and line were both cut in a rough way, likely with a hacksaw blade or serrated blade of some kind. The next morning the owners discovered the theft and talked with a fisherman ashore who advised them to make a police report and not to buy a new one, he would try and help locate the missing dinghy. A report was made to the police and on the VHF net. A few hours later some other fishermen arrived towing the “found” dinghy, now minus the fuel tank and flip flops. They asked for and received a $1000 EC reward.

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October 1, 2016

2074 – Theft in Honduras – Roatan – West End

Incident Date: 2016-09-25 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 10 ft Avon dinghy, 15 HP Yamaha

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: An in the water and not locked dinghy was taken from a boat at anchor overnight. It is not known if a police report was made.

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September 25, 2016

2067 – Theft in Grenada – Grenada – Clarke’s Court Bay

Incident Date: 2016-09-16 at 19:01

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy with Yamaha Outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Our dinghy was locked at the Woburn concrete dock while we were having dinner. There were several other dinghies there as well. When we returned to the dinghy to leave, we discovered the locking cable was completely severed. Another dinghy (see previous report) had cut marks on their cable. Reported to the CG, police, the nearby restaurant and on the VHF net. The next morning the dinghy was found by other cruisers beached in a cove about 1/4 mile south of the dock without further damage and with its outboard. A candy wrapper found inside the recovered dinghy was the same type that had been taken from a locked yacht that was burglarized in a nearby bay the same night. (see next report)

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September 16, 2016