The Caribbean Safety and Security Net https://thecssn.org Reporting Yacht Crimes in the Caribbean Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:33:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 3950 – Theft in Panama – Linton Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3950/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:17:25 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39859

Incident Date: 2026-11-06 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Fuel Tank


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, while the owners slept onboard, theives stole the fuel tank from an in-the-water and chain locked dinghy. The fuel tank was the only thing not chain locked.

CSSN NOTE: activity in Linton Bay is very high, there have been 13 incidents reported YTD. This is the third this week. 2026 incidents have surpassed the 2025 high level of activity there.

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

Incident Date 2026-11-06 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Fuel Tank
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, while the owners slept onboard, theives stole the fuel tank from an in-the-water and chain locked dinghy. The fuel tank was the only thing not chain locked.

CSSN NOTE: activity in Linton Bay is very high, there have been 13 incidents reported YTD. This is the third this week. 2026 incidents have surpassed the 2025 high level of activity there.

]]> 3949 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Linton Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3949/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:58:43 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39857

Incident Date: 2026-11-05 at 19:20


Event Type: Attempted Theft


Stolen Items: None


Secured: Does not apply


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: At 1920HRS, a neighboring yacht noticed a panga with 3 persons attempting to steal the dinghy from a neighboring yacht. They spotlighted it, began yelling, and it sped away.

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

Incident Date 2026-11-05 at 19:20
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details At 1920HRS, a neighboring yacht noticed a panga with 3 persons attempting to steal the dinghy from a neighboring yacht. They spotlighted it, began yelling, and it sped away.
]]> 3948 – Theft in Colombia – Cartegena – Club Nautico https://thecssn.org/incidents/3948/ Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:58:07 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39855

Incident Date: 2026-11-02 at 00:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Fishing Gear


Secured: Does not apply


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight a fishing rod was stolen from its holder on deck. The dyneema line securing it had been cut. A report was made to the Marina.

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

Incident Date 2026-11-02 at 00:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Fishing Gear
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight a fishing rod was stolen from its holder on deck. The dyneema line securing it had been cut. A report was made to the Marina.
]]> 3947 – Theft in Panama – Linton Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3947/ Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:40:52 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39853

Incident Date: 2026-11-03 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Outboard Motor (8HP), Fuel Tank


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight while the owners slept on board, the 8HP outboard and fuel tank were stolen from their in-the-water and not locked dinghy. No police report was made.

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

Incident Date 2026-11-03 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Outboard Motor (8HP), Fuel Tank
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight while the owners slept on board, the 8HP outboard and fuel tank were stolen from their in-the-water and not locked dinghy. No police report was made.
]]> 3945 – Theft in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Bequia – Admiralty Bay (Port Elizabeth) https://thecssn.org/incidents/3945/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:25:40 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39851

Incident Date: 2026-11-01 at 02:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Grey Highfield 340CL), Outboard Motor (Yamaha Enduro 15HP), Other: None


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Between 0200-0600HRS, while the owner slept onboard the yacht anchored off The Whaleboner in Admiralty Bay, the in-the-water and not locked Highfield dinghy/Yamaha 15HP outboard was stolen.

No police report was made.

CSSN UPDATE : The owner has paid a ransom and the dinghy has been recovered in St. Lucia

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – Bequia – Admiralty Bay (Port Elizabeth).

Incident Date 2026-11-01 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Grey Highfield 340CL), Outboard Motor (Yamaha Enduro 15HP), Other: None
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Between 0200-0600HRS, while the owner slept onboard the yacht anchored off The Whaleboner in Admiralty Bay, the in-the-water and not locked Highfield dinghy/Yamaha 15HP outboard was stolen.

No police report was made.

CSSN UPDATE : The owner has paid a ransom and the dinghy has been recovered in St. Lucia

]]> 3944 – Theft in Saint Barthelemy (France) – Gustavia https://thecssn.org/incidents/3944/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 15:46:41 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39849

Incident Date: 2026-10-24 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Highfield CL380 HIN CNIFM 27827 0223), Outboard Motor (Honda 20HP serial # BAMJ1555343)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, while the owners slept onboard, their in-the-water and not locked HIghfield dinghy, (gray and black cover) / Honda 20HP outboard was stolen.

A report was made on the VHF net.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Saint Barthelemy (France) – Gustavia.

Incident Date 2026-10-24 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Highfield CL380 HIN CNIFM 27827 0223), Outboard Motor (Honda 20HP serial # BAMJ1555343)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, while the owners slept onboard, their in-the-water and not locked HIghfield dinghy, (gray and black cover) / Honda 20HP outboard was stolen.

A report was made on the VHF net.

]]> 3943 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Linton Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3943/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:08:53 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39847

Incident Date: 2026-10-19 at 21:15


Event Type: Attempted Theft


Stolen Items: None


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: While the owner was onboard his yacht anchored in the eastern anchorage of Linton Bay, thieves arrived in a launcha and attempted to steal the Yamaha 15HP engine from the lifted and locked dinghy. They managed to break a lock and broke a light, but their activity had activated the onboard detection devices, and the owner was able to intervene. The unsuccessful thieves departed in their launcha.

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

Incident Date 2026-10-19 at 21:15
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details While the owner was onboard his yacht anchored in the eastern anchorage of Linton Bay, thieves arrived in a launcha and attempted to steal the Yamaha 15HP engine from the lifted and locked dinghy. They managed to break a lock and broke a light, but their activity had activated the onboard detection devices, and the owner was able to intervene. The unsuccessful thieves departed in their launcha.
]]> 3935 – Attempted Robbery in Grenada – Grenada – Le Phare Bleu https://thecssn.org/incidents/3935/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:30:04 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39846

Incident Date: 2026-10-10 at 23:15


Event Type: Attempted Robbery


Stolen Items: Other: bag of trash


Secured: Does not apply


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: The owner and four guests were onboard when 3 masked men approached from the land-side and boarded a yacht berthed on the T-dock at Le Phare Bleu marina at 2315HRS. A scuffle ensued. One of the intruders jumped in the water and the 2 others managed to grab a bag as they rushed away up the dock, it contained trash. Apparently the intruders had knocked the dock security camera off on their way to the yacht. A report was made to the marina and the police.

The yacht has departed, and no further details are currently available.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please make a firsthand report. This report will be updated if additional information becomes available.

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An incident of Attempted Robbery has been reported in Grenada – Grenada – Le Phare Bleu.

Incident Date 2026-10-10 at 23:15
Event Type Attempted Robbery
Stolen Items Other: bag of trash
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details The owner and four guests were onboard when 3 masked men approached from the land-side and boarded a yacht berthed on the T-dock at Le Phare Bleu marina at 2315HRS. A scuffle ensued. One of the intruders jumped in the water and the 2 others managed to grab a bag as they rushed away up the dock, it contained trash. Apparently the intruders had knocked the dock security camera off on their way to the yacht. A report was made to the marina and the police.

The yacht has departed, and no further details are currently available.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please make a firsthand report. This report will be updated if additional information becomes available.

]]> 3934 – Burglary in Colombia – San Andres – San Andres Harbor https://thecssn.org/incidents/3934/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:13:05 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39844

Incident Date: 2026-10-06 at 01:00


Event Type: Burglary


Stolen Items: Other: Tools, VHF radio and knives


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht in the anchorage was burgled while the owner was away. The thief stole tools, the VHF radio and some knives. When the owner returned and discovered what had happened, he made it known he would not involve officials if the knives were returned. The knives were returned, and no police report was made.

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An incident of Burglary has been reported in Colombia – San Andres – San Andres Harbor.

Incident Date 2026-10-06 at 01:00
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items Other: Tools, VHF radio and knives
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details An unoccupied yacht in the anchorage was burgled while the owner was away. The thief stole tools, the VHF radio and some knives. When the owner returned and discovered what had happened, he made it known he would not involve officials if the knives were returned. The knives were returned, and no police report was made.
]]> 3931 – Theft in Panama – Linton Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3931/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:05:09 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39842

Incident Date: 2026-10-02 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (Highfield 310 Classic HIN CN-HFM30476F223), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP Enduro SN 6B4K1411741)


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight, while the owners slept onboard their catamaran anchored in Linton Bay, thieves stole the lifted and locked dinghy from the davits. They turned the motion sensor light away, and attempted to cut the stainless cable that locked the dinghy to the yacht. Finding that difficult, they cut the 2" thick rubber/hard bow handle where the cable passed through it, and lowered the dinghy.

A report was made to the Marina and the police.

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

Incident Date 2026-10-02 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Highfield 310 Classic HIN CN-HFM30476F223), Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP Enduro SN 6B4K1411741)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, while the owners slept onboard their catamaran anchored in Linton Bay, thieves stole the lifted and locked dinghy from the davits. They turned the motion sensor light away, and attempted to cut the stainless cable that locked the dinghy to the yacht. Finding that difficult, they cut the 2″ thick rubber/hard bow handle where the cable passed through it, and lowered the dinghy.

A report was made to the Marina and the police.

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