The Caribbean Safety and Security Net https://thecssn.org Reporting Yacht Crimes in the Caribbean Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:13:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 3838 – Theft in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Soper’s Hole/West End https://thecssn.org/incidents/3838/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:13:33 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39701

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.

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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 https://thecssn.org/incidents/3832/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:27:15 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39699

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

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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
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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

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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
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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

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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 https://thecssn.org/incidents/3829/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:19:03 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39693

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

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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
]]> 3837 – Theft in Colombia – Isla Providencia https://thecssn.org/incidents/3837/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:53:20 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39689

Incident Date: 2026-04-24 at 13:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Other: fuel, gasoline


Secured: Does not apply


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Three gallons of fuel were siphoned from the tank of a dinghy at the main downtown dock.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Colombia – Isla Providencia.

Incident Date 2026-04-24 at 13:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: fuel, gasoline
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Three gallons of fuel were siphoned from the tank of a dinghy at the main downtown dock.
]]> 3836 – Theft in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Village Cay Marina https://thecssn.org/incidents/3836/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:04:56 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39687

Incident Date: 2026-04-25 at 04:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Highfield Sport 400), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 70hp), Other: GPS Nav unit installed on dash


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: The crew was asleep onboard when noise awakened them. Thieves had cut the lifted but not locked dinghy from its davits. A report was made to the police and the marina, video will be reviewed.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in British Virgin Islands (UK) – Tortola – Village Cay Marina.

Incident Date 2026-04-25 at 04:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Highfield Sport 400), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 70hp), Other: GPS Nav unit installed on dash
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The crew was asleep onboard when noise awakened them. Thieves had cut the lifted but not locked dinghy from its davits. A report was made to the police and the marina, video will be reviewed.
]]> 3833 – Attempted Theft in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Outer Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3833/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:25:27 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39685

Incident Date: 2026-04-23 at 23:30


Event Type: Attempted Theft


Stolen Items: None


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Cruisers awoke at 2330HRS when they heard noise. Thieves had cut a lifting line and were attempting to steal their lifted and locked dinghy from the davits. Once discovered the thieves motored away from the catamaran.

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An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Saint Lucia – Marigot – Outer Bay.

Incident Date 2026-04-23 at 23:30
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Cruisers awoke at 2330HRS when they heard noise. Thieves had cut a lifting line and were attempting to steal their lifted and locked dinghy from the davits. Once discovered the thieves motored away from the catamaran.
]]> 3828 – Theft in Saint Martin (France) – Marina Royale https://thecssn.org/incidents/3828/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:17:07 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39683

Incident Date: 2026-04-23 at 20:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Fuel Tank


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: The owners returned to their locked to the dock dinghy at 2200HRS. They found that the fuel line had been cut and the fuel stolen. The fuel tank was locked to the dinghy. No other items had been stolen.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Martin (France) – Marina Royale.

Incident Date 2026-04-23 at 20:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Fuel Tank
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The owners returned to their locked to the dock dinghy at 2200HRS. They found that the fuel line had been cut and the fuel stolen. The fuel tank was locked to the dinghy. No other items had been stolen.
]]> 3827 – Assault in Panama – Portobello https://thecssn.org/incidents/3827/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:36:43 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39681

Incident Date: 2026-04-21 at 21:30


Event Type: Assault


Stolen Items: Laptop Computer, Mobile Phone (3), Camera (GoPro), Cash (USD), Binoculars


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: At 1745HRS, the owner and crew of a monohull diverted from their original plan, and anchored off Portobello, Panama. They anchored among 6-7 other yachts, and visited a neighboring yacht.

At 2130HRS they were boarded by 7-8 armed men, who rapidly entered the yacht through multiple hatches and the companionway. Most of the intruders wore hoods, masks or balaclavas. There were approximately 6 visible weapons - handguns with extended cartridges, semi-auto type machine weapons, and a semi-auto rifle. After initially being pistol whipped, the crew was compliant and remained seated on the salon settee, held at gunpoint, as the yacht was rapidly and fairly thoroughly ransacked/searched. The intruders spoke only Spanish and seemed to ask about cocaine as they tore up floorboards and searched the entire yacht. They took some valuables but left others behind. Taken were a laptop, 3 phones, a camera, power bricks, binoculars, and cash. The radio was not disabled. The event lasted about 20 minutes and the men all departed.

The crew made a pan-pan/mayday call on VHF 16, but got no response. They examined and treated their injuries and then contacted neighbor yachts and described what had happened. Three yachts, including the victims, departed soon after. The next day reports were made to the Coast Guard and Federal Police in Colon. Police have begun the forensics process.

CSSN UPDATE: The victims have confirmed that the police visited the yacht for additional forensics and that one of the phones has been recovered. The investigation continues.

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An incident of Assault has been reported in Panama – Portobello.

Incident Date 2026-04-21 at 21:30
Event Type Assault
Stolen Items Laptop Computer, Mobile Phone (3), Camera (GoPro), Cash (USD), Binoculars
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At 1745HRS, the owner and crew of a monohull diverted from their original plan, and anchored off Portobello, Panama. They anchored among 6-7 other yachts, and visited a neighboring yacht.

At 2130HRS they were boarded by 7-8 armed men, who rapidly entered the yacht through multiple hatches and the companionway. Most of the intruders wore hoods, masks or balaclavas. There were approximately 6 visible weapons – handguns with extended cartridges, semi-auto type machine weapons, and a semi-auto rifle. After initially being pistol whipped, the crew was compliant and remained seated on the salon settee, held at gunpoint, as the yacht was rapidly and fairly thoroughly ransacked/searched. The intruders spoke only Spanish and seemed to ask about cocaine as they tore up floorboards and searched the entire yacht. They took some valuables but left others behind. Taken were a laptop, 3 phones, a camera, power bricks, binoculars, and cash. The radio was not disabled. The event lasted about 20 minutes and the men all departed.

The crew made a pan-pan/mayday call on VHF 16, but got no response. They examined and treated their injuries and then contacted neighbor yachts and described what had happened. Three yachts, including the victims, departed soon after. The next day reports were made to the Coast Guard and Federal Police in Colon. Police have begun the forensics process.

CSSN UPDATE: The victims have confirmed that the police visited the yacht for additional forensics and that one of the phones has been recovered. The investigation continues.

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