The Caribbean Safety and Security Net https://thecssn.org Reporting Yacht Crimes in the Caribbean Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:31:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 3899 – Attempted Theft in Colombia – Cartegena https://thecssn.org/incidents/3899/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:31:37 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39801

Incident Date: 2026-07-28 at 04:00


Event Type: Attempted Theft


Stolen Items: None


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: The owner's dog began barking and when the owner investigated he found 2 men attempting to steal the fishing gear from his rod holder. He began yelling and the men in the open boat/small engine departed.

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An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Colombia – Cartegena.

Incident Date 2026-07-28 at 04:00
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details The owner’s dog began barking and when the owner investigated he found 2 men attempting to steal the fishing gear from his rod holder. He began yelling and the men in the open boat/small engine departed.
]]> 3898 – Theft in Colombia – Cartegena https://thecssn.org/incidents/3898/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:30:56 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39799

Incident Date: 2026-07-25 at 18:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Fuel Tank (several)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: A power boat with 3 persons onboard stole several fuel jugs from the deck of an unoccupied motor yacht anchored in the bay. Video of the theft was made by cruisers on a nearby yacht, and provided to the owner and authorities.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Colombia – Cartegena.

Incident Date 2026-07-25 at 18:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Fuel Tank (several)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A power boat with 3 persons onboard stole several fuel jugs from the deck of an unoccupied motor yacht anchored in the bay. Video of the theft was made by cruisers on a nearby yacht, and provided to the owner and authorities.
]]> 3895 – Theft in Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Gros Islet https://thecssn.org/incidents/3895/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:30:38 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39797

Incident Date: 2026-07-24 at 04:01


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Mantus 104), Outboard Motor (Nissan 18HP)


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight while the owners slept onboard, their in-the-water and cable locked dinghy was stolen in Rodney Bay.

The next morning, they found the dinghy on the deck of a nearby yacht, and retrieved it (minus contents) from the thief.

The thief departed quickly, northbound.

A report (with supporting video) was made to the police and Coast Guard.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Gros Islet.

Incident Date 2026-07-24 at 04:01
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Mantus 104), Outboard Motor (Nissan 18HP)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight while the owners slept onboard, their in-the-water and cable locked dinghy was stolen in Rodney Bay.

The next morning, they found the dinghy on the deck of a nearby yacht, and retrieved it (minus contents) from the thief.

The thief departed quickly, northbound.

A report (with supporting video) was made to the police and Coast Guard.

]]> 3894 – Theft in Martinique (France) – St. Anne https://thecssn.org/incidents/3894/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:04:05 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39795

Incident Date: 2026-07-23 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy, Outboard Motor (Suzuki 2.5HP)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, an in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen from a yacht in the St. Anne's anchorage. No further details are currently available.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please support the cruising community and make a firsthand report

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – St. Anne.

Incident Date 2026-07-23 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy, Outboard Motor (Suzuki 2.5HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, an in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen from a yacht in the St. Anne’s anchorage. No further details are currently available.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please support the cruising community and make a firsthand report

]]> 3891 – Theft in Grenada – Grenada – Hog Island https://thecssn.org/incidents/3891/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:56:50 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39793

Incident Date: 2026-07-18 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Other: SUP


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: While the owners slept, thieves boarded a yacht anchored near Hog Island and stole a stand up paddleboard (SUP). It is not known if a police report was made.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Grenada – Grenada – Hog Island.

Incident Date 2026-07-18 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: SUP
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details While the owners slept, thieves boarded a yacht anchored near Hog Island and stole a stand up paddleboard (SUP). It is not known if a police report was made.
]]> 3890 – Theft in Martinique (France) – Grand Anse D’Arlet https://thecssn.org/incidents/3890/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:56:10 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39791

Incident Date: 2026-07-19 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Coasto), Outboard Motor (Mercury 3.5HP)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, while the owners slept onboard their anchored yacht, their in-the-water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen. It is not known if a police report was made.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim please make a firsthand report.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – Grand Anse D’Arlet.

Incident Date 2026-07-19 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Coasto), Outboard Motor (Mercury 3.5HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, while the owners slept onboard their anchored yacht, their in-the-water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen. It is not known if a police report was made.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim please make a firsthand report.

]]> 3892 – Theft in Martinique (France) – Schoelcher https://thecssn.org/incidents/3892/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:48:24 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39789

Incident Date: 2026-07-17 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Center console RIB), Outboard Motor (50HP Yamaha)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: A center console RIB/outboard was stolen from it's mooring overnight. A police report was made.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – Schoelcher.

Incident Date 2026-07-17 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Center console RIB), Outboard Motor (50HP Yamaha)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details A center console RIB/outboard was stolen from it’s mooring overnight. A police report was made.
]]> 3893 – Theft in Guadeloupe (France) – Marie Galante – St. Louis https://thecssn.org/incidents/3893/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:47:50 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39787

Incident Date: 2026-07-16 at 06:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (3D tender), Outboard Motor (Mercury 9.8HP)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: Owners discovered their in-the-water and not locked dinghy/outboard had been stolen overnight. It is not known if a police report was made.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please make a firsthand report.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Guadeloupe (France) – Marie Galante – St. Louis.

Incident Date 2026-07-16 at 06:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (3D tender), Outboard Motor (Mercury 9.8HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Owners discovered their in-the-water and not locked dinghy/outboard had been stolen overnight. It is not known if a police report was made.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please make a firsthand report.

]]> 3888 – Theft in Martinique (France) – Anse a L’Ane https://thecssn.org/incidents/3888/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:46:17 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39785

Incident Date: 2026-07-18 at 23:55


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Aquamar First 460, HIN : ITAQMF0016J607), Outboard Motor (Suzuki 60HP DF60A - 06002F-611478)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: A center console dinghy with dark green bimini and turtles painted on both sides was stolen overnight. A report was made to the police and the Coast Guard.

CSSN UPDATE: dinghy was recovered and had minor damage

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Martinique (France) – Anse a L’Ane.

Incident Date 2026-07-18 at 23:55
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Aquamar First 460, HIN : ITAQMF0016J607), Outboard Motor (Suzuki 60HP DF60A – 06002F-611478)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A center console dinghy with dark green bimini and turtles painted on both sides was stolen overnight. A report was made to the police and the Coast Guard.

CSSN UPDATE: dinghy was recovered and had minor damage

]]> 3887 – Theft in Colombia – Santa Marta – Taganga Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3887/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:16:41 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39782

Incident Date: 2026-07-16 at 03:05


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Other: Two ( 2) big polyform A3 fenders


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, 2 polyform A3 fenders were stolen from the stern of a monohull anchored in Taganga Bay. The lines had been cut. A report was made to the Coast Guard and the Port Captain.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Colombia – Santa Marta – Taganga Bay.

Incident Date 2026-07-16 at 03:05
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: Two ( 2) big polyform A3 fenders
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, 2 polyform A3 fenders were stolen from the stern of a monohull anchored in Taganga Bay. The lines had been cut. A report was made to the Coast Guard and the Port Captain.
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