The Caribbean Safety and Security Net https://thecssn.org Reporting Yacht Crimes in the Caribbean Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:44:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 3915 – Assault in Martinique (France) – St. Anne https://thecssn.org/incidents/3915/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:44:19 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39825

Incident Date: 2026-08-27 at 17:45


Event Type: Assault


Stolen Items: None


Secured: Does not apply


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: An English-speaking cruising couple and their dogs were snorkeling in shallow water along a rocky shore south of Plage Anse Tonnoir beach at 1745HRS. A man approached on swimming noodles and began yelling at them in French. He left and 3-4 minutes later a coconut sized rock was thrown off the adjacent 40 ft. cliff, and splashed about 3-5 feet behind their heads. Several more large rocks were thrown by the man who could be seen through the trees by the road. Luckily, none of the rocks struck the couple or the dogs. They quickly gathered the dogs into the dinghy and departed.

They attempted to make a police report but found the police station was closed. They departed the next day.

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

Incident Date 2026-08-27 at 17:45
Event Type Assault
Stolen Items None
Secured Does not apply
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details An English-speaking cruising couple and their dogs were snorkeling in shallow water along a rocky shore south of Plage Anse Tonnoir beach at 1745HRS. A man approached on swimming noodles and began yelling at them in French. He left and 3-4 minutes later a coconut sized rock was thrown off the adjacent 40 ft. cliff, and splashed about 3-5 feet behind their heads. Several more large rocks were thrown by the man who could be seen through the trees by the road. Luckily, none of the rocks struck the couple or the dogs. They quickly gathered the dogs into the dinghy and departed.

They attempted to make a police report but found the police station was closed. They departed the next day.

]]> 3913 – Assault in Saint Lucia – Anse Cochon https://thecssn.org/incidents/3913/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:08:25 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39823

Incident Date: 2026-07-18 at 00:30


Event Type: Assault


Stolen Items: Other: 2 knives, flashlight, handheld VHF radio


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Cruisers were asleep in their center cockpit yacht, anchored among other yachts in Anse Cochon, on the evening of July 18, 2026. They were awoken at 0030HRS by noise on deck. The captain went through the dark cabin to the open companionway and found two men in the cockpit. He began yelling at them to leave immediately.

One of the men pushed past the captain and went down into the dimly lit salon. The captain followed, and noticed the intruder was very agitated and seemed impaired. The intruder picked up a wine bottle and struck the captain in the head, stunning him. The second man remained in the cockpit.

The intruder continued his assault with another blow that broke the bottle, scattering glass and wine about the cabin and floor. Now armed with the broken bottle, he proceeded to slash at the captain, inflicting serious, life-threatening injuries to his head, neck, arms, and hand. He pinned the captain to the floor. The captain had managed to locate a small pocket knife, but was unable to open it fully with his badly injured hand. During the struggle, with blood spraying about the cabin, the captain pleaded with the intruder, telling him he was being murdered. The attacker, apparently understanding the potential lethality of the situation, finally aborted his attack and moved up into the cockpit. He and another man were trying to reach back into the companionway, grabbing at items stored there. Then they moved to the stern of the yacht and were picked up by another boat.

Between 6-8 men had boarded the yacht. While the captain was being attacked in the salon, the crew had been busy working to close and secure an open hatch in their cabin that an intruder on deck was attempting to raise fully. After all the men left the yacht, the captain and crew were able to close and lock the companionway and hatches, securing themselves inside.

Once the cabin felt secure, they turned on the lights and assessed the captain's injuries, which were severe and still spraying blood. An immediate VHF MAYDAY call was made, and answered. However, the Coast Guard responder did not ask for location information before assuring the captain and crew that help was on the way. A 911 call was then placed and all details were communicated. A police boat was dispatched to the yacht.

The marine police boat arrived promptly. After the crew verified that the officers were in fact police, the captain and crew member were rushed to the local hospital. The captain was given emergency treatment and taken for immediate surgery to save his life. Stabilized, he underwent further surgery the next day to repair the extensive damage done by the attacker.

A full police report was made at the hospital once the captain had sufficiently recovered. There was considerable confusion because, a short time earlier the night of the attack, two local party boats carrying many Carnival celebrants had collided at speed further off Anse Cochon. Local agencies were already managing that serious maritime emergency when they received the VHF and 911 calls. The yacht was secured as a crime scene and taken into custody by officials.

Tragically, four persons had died and fourteen others were injured in the collision. Authorities in St. Lucia opened an investigation into the two-boat accident, now reported to be 90{f171658a09bfa8f3fb56ec6ea12741367367f7b871737af52b8d65e5d8501b79} complete. A second investigation into the assault was also begun. The attacker was identified and had been onboard one of the party boats. Charges of trespass and grievous harm were laid against Lester Jean of Soufriere, St. Lucia. After being formally charged, he was offered bail, met the conditions, and was released. The next court date has been set for mid-September 2026.

After discharge and recovery, the owners returned to their yacht and discovered that two knives, a flashlight, and a handheld VHF radio had been stolen from the yacht. During their investigation, the police recovered one of the knives; it is being held as evidence.

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An incident of Assault has been reported in Saint Lucia – Anse Cochon.

Incident Date 2026-07-18 at 00:30
Event Type Assault
Stolen Items Other: 2 knives, flashlight, handheld VHF radio
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Cruisers were asleep in their center cockpit yacht, anchored among other yachts in Anse Cochon, on the evening of July 18, 2026. They were awoken at 0030HRS by noise on deck. The captain went through the dark cabin to the open companionway and found two men in the cockpit. He began yelling at them to leave immediately.

One of the men pushed past the captain and went down into the dimly lit salon. The captain followed, and noticed the intruder was very agitated and seemed impaired. The intruder picked up a wine bottle and struck the captain in the head, stunning him. The second man remained in the cockpit.

The intruder continued his assault with another blow that broke the bottle, scattering glass and wine about the cabin and floor. Now armed with the broken bottle, he proceeded to slash at the captain, inflicting serious, life-threatening injuries to his head, neck, arms, and hand. He pinned the captain to the floor. The captain had managed to locate a small pocket knife, but was unable to open it fully with his badly injured hand. During the struggle, with blood spraying about the cabin, the captain pleaded with the intruder, telling him he was being murdered. The attacker, apparently understanding the potential lethality of the situation, finally aborted his attack and moved up into the cockpit. He and another man were trying to reach back into the companionway, grabbing at items stored there. Then they moved to the stern of the yacht and were picked up by another boat.

Between 6-8 men had boarded the yacht. While the captain was being attacked in the salon, the crew had been busy working to close and secure an open hatch in their cabin that an intruder on deck was attempting to raise fully. After all the men left the yacht, the captain and crew were able to close and lock the companionway and hatches, securing themselves inside.

Once the cabin felt secure, they turned on the lights and assessed the captain’s injuries, which were severe and still spraying blood. An immediate VHF MAYDAY call was made, and answered. However, the Coast Guard responder did not ask for location information before assuring the captain and crew that help was on the way. A 911 call was then placed and all details were communicated. A police boat was dispatched to the yacht.

The marine police boat arrived promptly. After the crew verified that the officers were in fact police, the captain and crew member were rushed to the local hospital. The captain was given emergency treatment and taken for immediate surgery to save his life. Stabilized, he underwent further surgery the next day to repair the extensive damage done by the attacker.

A full police report was made at the hospital once the captain had sufficiently recovered. There was considerable confusion because, a short time earlier the night of the attack, two local party boats carrying many Carnival celebrants had collided at speed further off Anse Cochon. Local agencies were already managing that serious maritime emergency when they received the VHF and 911 calls. The yacht was secured as a crime scene and taken into custody by officials.

Tragically, four persons had died and fourteen others were injured in the collision. Authorities in St. Lucia opened an investigation into the two-boat accident, now reported to be 90{f171658a09bfa8f3fb56ec6ea12741367367f7b871737af52b8d65e5d8501b79} complete. A second investigation into the assault was also begun. The attacker was identified and had been onboard one of the party boats. Charges of trespass and grievous harm were laid against Lester Jean of Soufriere, St. Lucia. After being formally charged, he was offered bail, met the conditions, and was released. The next court date has been set for mid-September 2026.

After discharge and recovery, the owners returned to their yacht and discovered that two knives, a flashlight, and a handheld VHF radio had been stolen from the yacht. During their investigation, the police recovered one of the knives; it is being held as evidence.

]]> 3907 – Burglary in Grenada – Grenada – Mt. Hartman Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3907/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:21:01 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39818

Incident Date: 2026-08-11 at 01:00


Event Type: Burglary


Stolen Items: Other: TBD


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht was burgled/ransacked, discovered by the minder (victim#4 of 4). See related reports 394, 3905, 3906.

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An incident of Burglary has been reported in Grenada – Grenada – Mt. Hartman Bay.

Incident Date 2026-08-11 at 01:00
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items Other: TBD
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details An unoccupied yacht was burgled/ransacked, discovered by the minder (victim#4 of 4). See related reports 394, 3905, 3906.
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Incident Date: 2026-08-11 at 01:00


Event Type: Burglary


Stolen Items: Cash (Other TBD)


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht was burgled/ransacked (victim #3 of 4) . The broken companionway was discovered by the minder. Cash was stolen, other items TBD. See related reports 3904, 3905,3907.

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An incident of Burglary has been reported in Grenada – Grenada – Mt. Hartman Bay.

Incident Date 2026-08-11 at 01:00
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items Cash (Other TBD)
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details An unoccupied yacht was burgled/ransacked (victim #3 of 4) . The broken companionway was discovered by the minder. Cash was stolen, other items TBD. See related reports 3904, 3905,3907.
]]> 3905 – Burglary in Grenada – Grenada – Mt. Hartman Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3905/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:20:00 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39814

Incident Date: 2026-08-11 at 01:00


Event Type: Burglary


Stolen Items: Fire Extinguishers, Other: TBD


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht was burgled/ransacked, discovered by the minder (victim #2 of 4) . The thief apparently discovered a hidden key to gain entry. See related reports 3904, 3906, 3907.

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An incident of Burglary has been reported in Grenada – Grenada – Mt. Hartman Bay.

Incident Date 2026-08-11 at 01:00
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items Fire Extinguishers, Other: TBD
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details An unoccupied yacht was burgled/ransacked, discovered by the minder (victim #2 of 4) . The thief apparently discovered a hidden key to gain entry. See related reports 3904, 3906, 3907.
]]> 3904 – Burglary in Grenada – Grenada – Mt. Hartman Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3904/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:26:18 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39812

Incident Date: 2026-08-11 at 03:00


Event Type: Burglary


Stolen Items: Flares, Other: TBD


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: An unoccupied yacht in Mt. Hartman Bay was burgled between Aug 8-11. The break-in was discovered by the minder. (Victim #1 of 4) . See also 3905, 3906, 3907.

The thieves came prepared with tools and removed the screws on the companionway locking mechanism. The interior of the yacht was fully ransacked. The thieves left behind an outboard engine and personal electronics. The minder and owner are working to clean up the mess and determine what may have been stolen. This report will be updated when more information is available.

A report was made to the police and Coast Guard. The Coast Guard visited and took photos, but no forensics.

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An incident of Burglary has been reported in Grenada – Grenada – Mt. Hartman Bay.

Incident Date 2026-08-11 at 03:00
Event Type Burglary
Stolen Items Flares, Other: TBD
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details An unoccupied yacht in Mt. Hartman Bay was burgled between Aug 8-11. The break-in was discovered by the minder. (Victim #1 of 4) . See also 3905, 3906, 3907.

The thieves came prepared with tools and removed the screws on the companionway locking mechanism. The interior of the yacht was fully ransacked. The thieves left behind an outboard engine and personal electronics. The minder and owner are working to clean up the mess and determine what may have been stolen. This report will be updated when more information is available.

A report was made to the police and Coast Guard. The Coast Guard visited and took photos, but no forensics.

]]> 3903 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Old Bank Bay https://thecssn.org/incidents/3903/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:33:36 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39810

Incident Date: 2026-06-19 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Outboard Motor (Suzuki 20HP SN 02002F313420)


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: A dinghy/outboard was locked to the Punta Rica dock on Bastimentos. Overnight, thieves cut the stainless steel cable that locked the Suzuki 20HP engine to the dinghy, and stole it. The dinghy was left behind and remained locked to the dock.

A police report was made.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Old Bank Bay.

Incident Date 2026-06-19 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Outboard Motor (Suzuki 20HP SN 02002F313420)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A dinghy/outboard was locked to the Punta Rica dock on Bastimentos. Overnight, thieves cut the stainless steel cable that locked the Suzuki 20HP engine to the dinghy, and stole it. The dinghy was left behind and remained locked to the dock.

A police report was made.

]]> 3902 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Red Frog https://thecssn.org/incidents/3902/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:29:10 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39808

Incident Date: 2026-08-03 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP Enduro SN 6B4K-1515906)


Secured: Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: There were a few yachts anchored in the Red Frog anchorage. Overnight, between 2400-0500HRS, well prepared thieves stole the Yamaha 15HP outboard from a dinghy lifted in the davits of an occupied and well lit catamaran. The engine was chain locked, and also through-bolted to the dinghy transom. The galvanized chain was cut and the bolts were removed. The thieves left the dinghy suspended in the davits. A police report was made.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Red Frog.

Incident Date 2026-08-03 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP Enduro SN 6B4K-1515906)
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details There were a few yachts anchored in the Red Frog anchorage. Overnight, between 2400-0500HRS, well prepared thieves stole the Yamaha 15HP outboard from a dinghy lifted in the davits of an occupied and well lit catamaran. The engine was chain locked, and also through-bolted to the dinghy transom. The galvanized chain was cut and the bolts were removed. The thieves left the dinghy suspended in the davits. A police report was made.
]]> 3901 – Theft in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Thomas – Crown Bay Marina https://thecssn.org/incidents/3901/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:05:05 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39806

Incident Date: 2026-08-01 at 01:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (14ft Caribe HIN CND14004D323), Outboard Motor (40HP Yamaha SN 1020217)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 2nd Hand Report


Incident Details: Between 2030-0800HRS a Caribe dinghy/40HP Yamaha outboard tied to the Crown Bay Marina dinghy dock was stolen. It is not know if a police report was made.

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An incident of Theft has been reported in United States Virgin Islands (US) – St. Thomas – Crown Bay Marina.

Incident Date 2026-08-01 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (14ft Caribe HIN CND14004D323), Outboard Motor (40HP Yamaha SN 1020217)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Between 2030-0800HRS a Caribe dinghy/40HP Yamaha outboard tied to the Crown Bay Marina dinghy dock was stolen. It is not know if a police report was made.
]]> 3900 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Almirante https://thecssn.org/incidents/3900/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:59:44 +0000 https://thecssn.org/?p=39803

Incident Date: 2026-07-29 at 02:00


Event Type: Theft


Stolen Items: Dinghy (small panga - recovered), Outboard Motor (1990's era Suzuki DT 15HP)


Secured: Not Locked


Source Type: 1st Hand Report


Incident Details: Overnight a small panga with Suzuki 15HP (the motor is very rough looking, faded black with pink undertones showing through in various places) was stolen from an occupied yacht anchored in Almirante. The panga was recovered (minus the outboard) the next day. No police report was made.

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

 

 

Incident Date 2026-07-29 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (small panga – recovered), Outboard Motor (1990’s era Suzuki DT 15HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight a small panga with Suzuki 15HP (the motor is very rough looking, faded black with pink undertones showing through in various places) was stolen from an occupied yacht anchored in Almirante. The panga was recovered (minus the outboard) the next day. No police report was made.
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