The Caribbean Safety and Security Net

3844 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Union – Frigate Island

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:30:09 +0000

Reported Incident Details from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Union – Frigate Island.

Incident Date	2026-05-09 at 22:00
Event Type	Theft
Stolen Items	Other: entire yacht Great Habit
Secured	Does not apply
Source Type	1st Hand Report
Incident Details	The owners of the normally occupied Canadian flagged yacht Great Habit anchored near Frigate Island were advised that a suspicious boat had visited the yacht shortly before it disappeared from the anchorage between 2200-2300HRS. Reports have been made to the Union Island police (Sgt. Forde +1 784 491 5891) and the SVG Coast Guard. Do not approach this vessel, but report any sightings or information to your local authorities. Vessel Details: • Name: GREAT HABIT • MMSI: 316007263 • Home Port: Ottawa • Canadian Flag • Sailing yacht / CS 40 • White hull with teal & blue striping • “GREAT HABIT” written on side/stern SEE CSSN Facebook for pictures UPDATE 5/14/2026. Officials in Venezuela have contacted the victim through the SVG police. The boat has been located and is now in the custody of the Venezuelan Coast Guard, the owner will soon begin the process of effecting recovery/return.

3843 – Attempted Theft in Saint Lucia – Anse La Raye

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:37:59 +0000

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Saint Lucia – Anse La Raye.

Incident Date	2026-05-09 at 02:30
Event Type	Attempted Theft
Stolen Items	None
Secured	Locked
Source Type	1st Hand Report
Incident Details	The owners of a monohull arrived in Anse La la Raye, St. Lucia around midday, and were assisted onto a mooring. They were the only yacht there when they retired for the evening. They were awakened by noise at 0220HRS. They found two thieves alongside in an open boat attempting to steal their lifted and locked to the yacht dinghy, the painter had been cut. They shone a spotlight on the thieves, which scared them off, the thieves sped off towards the north end of the village moorings. A police report was made by phone.

3841 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Linton Bay

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:26:34 +0000

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Panama – Linton Bay.

Incident Date	2026-05-08 at 02:08
Event Type	Attempted Theft
Stolen Items	None
Secured	Locked
Source Type	2nd Hand Report
Incident Details	At 0215HRS a swimmer attempted to board and steal a dinghy from a yacht in the Linton Bay anchorage. The owners began yelling when they discovered the thieves and cruisers on nearby yachts were awakened, and they shone bright lights on the swimmer and his 2 companions in a powered open boat. The police were called by one of the nearby yachts. The swimmer was picked up and the three thieves departed. The police arrived about an hour later at the marina, and were picked up by a cruiser. The aero naval boat arrived soon after.

3840 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Starfish Beach

Tue, 05 May 2026 22:37:23 +0000

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Starfish Beach.

Incident Date	2026-05-05 at 02:18
Event Type	Theft
Stolen Items	Other: 2x Hard Paddleboards (later recovered)
Secured	Not Locked
Source Type	1st Hand Report
Incident Details	Overnight 2 in-the-water and not locked paddle boards were stolen from a yacht anchored at Starfish Beach. The owners notified other cruisers and walked the beach and searched the nearby mangroves, with no luck. Then they departed. About 45 minutes later another cruiser in the bay noticed some teenage boys using 2 paddleboards that matched the description, and then watched them hide the boards behind a local business. The owners returned and found the hidden boards and “recovered” them. The owner of the business asked if all was okay and they indicated they were their boards and got a thumbs up.

3839 – Attempted Theft in Saint Lucia – Anse Cochan

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:02:38 +0000

Reported Incident Details from Saint Lucia

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Saint Lucia – Anse Cochan.

Incident Date	2026-04-24 at 23:00
Event Type	Attempted Theft
Stolen Items	None
Secured	Does not apply
Source Type	2nd Hand Report
Incident Details	A charter catamaran was one of 4 yachts using the mooring balls in the bay. It was circled by a small boat and then boarded at approximately 2300HRS. Three masked men had approached, one had moved onto the stern step before realizing they had been observed by the crew from the bridge area. The 3 men departed quickly. The captain chose to immediately leave the anchorage. It is not known if a police report was made.

3838 – Theft in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Soper’s Hole/West End

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:13:33 +0000

Reported Incident Details from British Virgin Islands (UK)

An incident of Theft has been reported in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Soper’s Hole/West End.

Incident Date	2026-04-18 at 09:00
Event Type	Theft
Stolen Items	Dinghy (Highfield), Outboard Motor (Tohatsu 9.9HP)
Secured	Locked
Source Type	2nd Hand Report
Incident Details	The owner found their locked dinghy had been stolen from the dock in Soper’s Hole. No further details are available.

3832 – Theft in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:27:15 +0000

Reported Incident Details from Grenada

An incident of Theft has been reported in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay.

Incident Date	2026-04-13 at 01:00
Event Type	Theft
Stolen Items	Dinghy, Outboard Motor
Secured	Not Locked
Source Type	2nd Hand Report
Incident Details	Overnight 5 dinghies/outboards were stolen. Victim #5. See 3822

3831 – Theft in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:26:38 +0000

Reported Incident Details from Grenada

An incident of Theft has been reported in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay.

Incident Date	2026-04-13 at 01:00
Event Type	Theft
Stolen Items	None
Secured	Not Locked
Source Type	2nd Hand Report
Incident Details	Overnight 5 dinghies/outboards were stolen. Victim #4. See 3822

3830 – Theft in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:19:44 +0000

Reported Incident Details from Grenada

An incident of Theft has been reported in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay.

Incident Date	2026-04-13 at 01:00
Event Type	Theft
Stolen Items	Dinghy, Outboard Motor
Secured	Not Locked
Source Type	2nd Hand Report
Incident Details	Overnight 5 dinghies/outboards were stolen. Victim #3. See 3822

3829 – Theft in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:19:03 +0000

Reported Incident Details from Grenada

An incident of Theft has been reported in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay.

Incident Date	2026-04-13 at 01:00
Event Type	Theft
Stolen Items	Dinghy, Outboard Motor
Secured	Not Locked
Source Type	2nd Hand Report
Incident Details	Overnight 5 dinghies/outboards were stolen. Victim #2. See 3822