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DATE: 2020-03-16 17:00
LOCATION: Saint Martin (France) – Grand Case
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Stainless steel dinghy anchor
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: Owners left the locked dinghy with 3-4 other dinghies at the dinghy dock at about 4PM, and deployed their stern anchor. When they returned an hour later they discovered the anchor rode had been cut and the stainless anchor stolen.
ID: 2464
DATE: 2020-01-12 01:00
LOCATION: Saint Martin (France) – Lagoon
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: 10ft zodiac RIB dinghy
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS: A dinghy locked overnight to the TOBY dinghy dock was stolen, its much better secured outboard (locked separately to the dock with heavy chain) was removed from the dinghy and left on the dock. A report was made to the marina/boatyard and on the VHF net. A substantial reward was offered and the dinghy recovered the next day.
ID: 2440
DATE: 2019-10-29 01:00
Country Name: St. Martin (French)
Location Detail: Grand Case
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: 12 FT center console dinghy / 40 HP Honda outboard
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS: An in-the water but cable locked dinghy (center console / 40 HP Honda) was stolen overnight. The dinghy was not operable when stolen, and apparently the thieves abandoned it. A police report was made and the Gendarmes recovered the dinghy/outboard (only minor damage) and returned it to the owners.
CSSN recently published a report of a dinghy theft in French St. Martins lagoon. The victim has informed us that they decided to conduct a second search of an area that has been known to be used by thieves, and discovered the dinghy/outboard deeply hidden behind some fishing boats, but fully intact. They happily reclaimed it!
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Date: 2019-09-25 01:00
Country Name: St. Martin (French)
Location Detail: Lagoon
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: dinghy / 30 HP 2S outboard
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: Overnight an in-the-water and not locked dinghy with 30HP engine was stolen. Current owner had purchased the dinghy secondhand and did not have a bill of sale, so no police report was made.
UPDATE: 2019-10-07
Owners report that they have recovered their dinghy/outboard. A second search of an area known to be used by thieves located the undamaged dinghy, deeply hidden behind some fishing boats. It was reclaimed.
