DATE: 2017-08-18 01:00 Country Name: Dominican Republic Location Detail: Luperon EVENT: Theft HAND: 1 Stolen Items: secondary anchor and rode SECURED: Not Locked DETAILS: An unoccupied trimaran on a mooring in the bay had its primary mooring vandalized (released) and the in the water backup/secondary anchor and rode stolen. The boat went adrift and had damage to its stern mounted radio antenna as it struck another yacht before eventually grounding itself in the mudflats. Both yachts had minor scratches. The owner/captain made a report to the local police.
DATE: 2017-04-28 14:00 Country Name: Dominican Republic Location Detail: Luperon EVENT: Vandalism HAND: 1 Stolen Items: None SECURED: N/A DETAILS: A yacht was tied to a mooring in Luperon Bay for a few hours before the owner went ashore. Vandals released the yacht, and removed all lines from it and the mooring itself during daylight hours. The yacht was seen adrift, an emergency VHF call was made and the yacht was recovered undamaged . No police report was made.
DATE: 2017-02-12 03:00 Country Name: Dominican Republic Location Detail: Boca Chica EVENT: Assault HAND: 1 Stolen Items: cash, cell phone, wristwatch and a bottle of rum SECURED: Not Locked DETAILS: At approximately 0300 HRS the crew of a yacht on a Marina Zar Par mooring was awakened by a masked intruder, who had entered the unlocked yacht while they slept. He spoke Spanish (which the crew did not understand), threatening to tie the crew up. He displayed a knife but did not harm them while he searched – taking cash, a watch, a cellphone and a bottle of rum. He departed in an unpowered boat.
The crew reported the incident to the marina security staff later that morning, and also made a report to the police and port captain. They were informed this was the 3rd incident of this type at this location this year.
CSSN NOTE: CSSN has received firsthand reports for 2 of the 3 assaults, but no details about this third incident. If you are, or know those victims, please encourage them to make an easy online report, using this LINK.
DATE: 2017-01-25 01:00 Country Name: Dominican Republic Location Detail: Boca Chica EVENT: Assault HAND: 1 Stolen Items: cash and jewelry SECURED: Not Locked DETAILS: Owners of a yacht berthed on the outside dock at Marina Zar Par awakened to a masked intruder at their bedside. He spoke only Spanish (which they understood) smelled of alcohol and was dripping wet. He had gained entry thru the unlocked companionway.
A brief struggle ensued, he demanded cash and jewelry, which was freely given. The intruder tied both crew up holding a knife to the woman’s neck. He held his hand roughly against her mouth to silence her causing minor injuries, which were later treated by a doctor. After he departed, the crew managed to untie themselves and reported to the Zar Par Marina Security office.
The security team provided immediate assistance by calling the police, who arrived promptly, and in gaining medical treatment for the woman. A formal report was also made to the Coast Guard the next day, and the police are investigating.
CSSN wishes to thank our information sharing partner, Noonsite, where the victim’s detailed account was first published, read it HERE .
DATE: 2017-01-06 Country Name: Dominican Republic Location Detail: Luperon EVENT: Theft Stolen Items: 30 HP Yamaha Outboard and Dinghy SECURED: Not Locked DETAILS: At 0230 owner went on deck and discovered that the dinghy painter had been cut. The thief had been very quiet, neither of his two dogs had been disturbed. He heard an outboard in the distance that sounded like his. Radio calls (68/16/09) to authorities were not answered, but another cruiser responded and helped with a search.
At 0330 the dinghy, minus its 30HP outboard was found adrift off the outside beach. Tire tracks and drag marks indicated the outboard was stolen with the assistance of a vehicle. No one was on the beach at this point, including members of the Commandante’s squad who claim to patrol there from 6PM to 6AM.
The next day a report was made to the police, the Commandante’s office, and on the local VHF net.
