Caribbean Safety and Security Net
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Part of Columbia & Central America
DATE: 2025-05-24 11:00
LOCATION: Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Bruno’s Anchorage
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: dinghy / 15HP Yamaha 2S (later recovered)
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: A dinghy tied to the Oasis dock was stolen during the daytime. Several searches were conducted and it was recovered from a “hidden” area.
ID: 3666
DATE: 2025-02-14 00:00
LOCATION: Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Nana Juana
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Outboard motor cover/cowling from a 2HP Mariner
SECURED: Guard
DETAILS: Overnight, the engine cover/cowling on a Mariner 2HP was stolen from a dinghy at Nanajuana dock.
ID: 3602
DATE: 2024-12-16 20:00
LOCATION: Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Livingston
EVENT: Attempted Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Attempted theft of our dinghy/outboard while hoisted in stern davits. Painter was cut.
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS: Owners anchored in Livingston heard a bump against the hull. The captain went topsides and found the painter on the hoisted (davits) and locked dinghy had been cut. The two individuals in an unlit kayak who were attempting to board paddled away quickly. A report was made to the Port Captain.
ID: 3457
DATE: 2024-11-06 18:00
LOCATION: Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Shell Bay anohorage
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 2
STOLEN ITEMS: paddleboard
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: A yacht anchored off RAM found the line cut on their in-the-water (not locked) paddleboard. No further details are available.
ID: 3388
DATE: 2024-11-05 14:00
LOCATION: Guatemala – Rio Dulce – Fronteras
EVENT: Burglary
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Cash, Bluetooth speakers, flash light and a dry bag
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS: During daylight hours a swimmer boarded and entered a yacht at Manglar Marina. He defeated the lock on the companionway. The burglar stole cash, a flashlight, Bluetooth speakers and a dry bag to carry it in. The yacht’s camera system captured clear images that were shared with the marina and police.
ID: 3386