DATE: 2016-12-16 Country Name: St. Lucia Location Detail: Anse Canaries EVENT: Theft Stolen Items: 10′ Caribe dinghy, 9.8 HP Nissan outboard, fuel tank, etc. SECURED: Locked
The thieves apparently used a crow bar to pry the cable/lock eye attachment from the dinghy transom.
DETAILS: A yacht anchored just north of the Canaries fishing village discovered their in-the-water but cable locked dinghy/outboard had been stolen overnight. The thieves apparently used a crow bar to pry the cable/lock eye attachment from the dinghy transom.
The theft was reported to the police and to Soufriere Marine Management Area (SMMA) officials.
DATE: 2016-12-04 Country Name: St. Lucia Location Detail: Marigot EVENT: Theft Stolen Items: 2 fishing rods SECURED: Not Locked DETAILS: After 2 nights moored in Marigot’s inner bay on a Capella mooring, on the third day the crew went ashore for dinner. Between 4-7pm both fishing rods were stolen from the rod holders on either side of the cockpit. There was no evidence that the thief boarded the yacht. The marina office and police were advised. The victims and CSSN suggest removing all unsecured items of value from the deck/cockpit, and having a record of serial numbers/photos stored in a secure way/place (that cannot be stolen from the yacht) for purposes of investigation and proof of ownership should a theft occur. CSSN NOTE: This is the 2nd theft reported to CSSN within the last month at this location, and the 5th this year. Users can type “Marigot St Lucia” in the search box on any CSSN website page to get a quick summary/links, or utilize the islands reports tab (Northern Windwards) and sort on the location column for easily reviewed details.
(DATE: 2016-04-21)
Marigot St. Lucia, a new scam
CSSN has received a first-hand account from a cruiser anchored In Marigot Bay, St. Lucia.
It was a particularly windy day on Saturday, December 10, 2016. After a strong burst a cruiser looked topside to check if anyone was dragging, and noticed a boat in front that was, and its crew was obviously not onboard. He jumped in his dinghy and got the attention of another nearby cruiser and they were able to tie the dragging yacht to, and then haul it up close, on a nearby mooring. An hour later he noticed the owners had returned and were sorting out the slack anchor chain. He went over to explain what had occurred and in conversation learned that a local (who was nowhere to be seen while they were securing the boat) had come by demanding money for “saving” the boat. The owner gave him what he described as “a lot of money.” Someone was quick to monetize another’s misfortune while providing no assistance.
CSSN NOTE: There have been 4 incidents of theft and attempted theft reported to CSSN so far this year, both inside and outside the lagoon in Marigot Bay, St. Lucia. The most recent in November (LINK HERE). When reported to local authorities the police indicated to the victims that the “problem in Marigot happens a lot” and offer no indication of any plan to change things. It seems some there are in fact keeping a close watch, but likely not with cruiser interests in mind.
DATE: 2016-11-16 Country Name: St. Lucia Location Detail: Marigot EVENT: Burglary Stolen Items: Cash 3200 $ECD, 150 $CAN, Blackberry, Louis Vuitton belt SECURED: Locked DETAILS: A yacht using a Capella marina mooring in the inner bay at Marigot was burgled while the crew was ashore for dinner. At least 6 other boats were on adjacent moorings but were not aware of the break in (thru a hatch). The thieves took some effort to conceal their presence, including closing some cabin curtains while they stole cash ($3200 ECD, $150 CAN) a Blackberry and a belt. A report was made to the marina, the port captain and to the police.
DATE: 2016-10-01 Country Name: St. Lucia Location Detail: Rodney Bay Reduit Beach EVENT: Theft Stolen Items: dinghy and outboard, later returned missing the fuel tank and flip flops SECURED: Locked DETAILS: An in the water, cable locked dinghy was stolen overnight while the owners slept. The cable and line were both cut in a rough way, likely with a hacksaw blade or serrated blade of some kind. The next morning the owners discovered the theft and talked with a fisherman ashore who advised them to make a police report and not to buy a new one, he would try and help locate the missing dinghy. A report was made to the police and on the VHF net. A few hours later some other fishermen arrived towing the “found” dinghy, now minus the fuel tank and flip flops. They asked for and received a $1000 EC reward.
