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1951 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Marina Royale

Incident Date: 2015-05-04 at 13:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: dinghy and outboard

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: Unlocked dinghy with outboard was stolen from Port Royale marina dock, around 1PM. A video of the theft (and the 2 thieves) was posted on SXM Facebook and widely viewed , however the dinghy was not recovered – no further details available, incident may not have been reported to authorities.

May 4, 2015

1955 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House)

Incident Date: 2015-04-24 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: cellphone

Secured: Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: while owners/guests were sleeping a thief broke into catamarans cabin thru a poorly locked hatch and stole a cell phone from the salon, Reported to the local police the next day by phone.

April 24, 2015

1957 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House)

Incident Date: 2015-04-20 at 03:30

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: P.COMPUTER .BINOCULARS

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: We anchored near Tamarind Beach hotel. At night we were boarded noiselessly while sleeping.Somebody slipped through one front hatch and opened the main sliding door of the catamaran. The thief escaped after being interupted when we woke up, but took computers and binoculars- wallets and passports were lying on the floor. No police report was made.

April 20, 2015

1947 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Blue Lagoon

Incident Date: 2015-04-12 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: dinghy fuel tank, hose and filter

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht on a mooring close to the marina had the dinghy fuel tank with hose and filter stolen overnight while they slept. The dinghy was in the water, but locked to the yacht and the outboard was locked to the dinghy, but the fuel tank was not. Reported to the marina .

April 12, 2015

1940 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon

Incident Date: 2015-03-24 at 03:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy with engine was stolen

Secured: Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: Dinghy was locked by a cable to the aft pulpit. Overnight, the lock was cut. Went looking for the dingy in the morning and found it. It was tied to a fence at a small apartment complex located in the lagoon, across from the French entrance. Prop was damaged.

March 24, 2015

1941 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon

Incident Date: 2015-03-24 at 03:01

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy

Secured: Unknown

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: Dinghy stolen overnight was found with another stolen dinghy, see prior report . details about this dinghy unknown, (not know if locked or if police report was made) but was returned to the owner.

March 24, 2015

1939 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Marigot Bay

Incident Date: 2015-03-23 at 22:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy with 20 HP outboard

Secured: Unknown

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: Dinghy with 20 HP outboard stolen at night from the Marigot ferry dock, not known if locked or reported to authorities, details incomplete in SXM Cruisers Facebook

March 23, 2015

1932 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Vieux Fort

Incident Date: 2015-03-06 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 75 HP Yamaha engine

Secured: Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: 75 HP Yamaha that was arc welded to the stern of a fishing boat was cut from the boat ( causing damage ) and stolen overnight. Cruisers are not alone in dealing with dinghy/engine theft, this was most certainly a planned theft. The victim made reports to the local Vieux Fort police, and to the local newspaper. For further information see the link http://www.stlucianewsonline.com/vieux-fort-fisherman-boat-engine-stolen/

March 6, 2015

1935 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Canouan – Charlestown Bay (South House)

Incident Date: 2015-03-06 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: $400.00 in cash

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: Boat was locked, but left a window open. An intruder entered overnight thru the open window, then rummaged thru a money clip and purse and took $400 cash while crew slept unaware on a windy, noisy night. Reported to the police.

March 6, 2015

1931 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Reduit Beach

Incident Date: 2015-03-02 at 22:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Yamaha 4HP outboard

Secured: Locked

Source Type: Unknown Hand Report

Incident Details: Sometime between 2000 & 2200hrs, a dinghy secured to a tree on Reduit beach had the lock /cable that secured the outboard to the dinghy cut. the 4 HP outboard was stolen. Reports to the police and RBM were made.

March 2, 2015

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