DATE: 2014-12-11 01:30
Country Name: Dominican Republic
Location Detail: Boca Chica
EVENT: Attempted Robbery
Stolen Items: none -unsuccessful (attempted) armed robberyi
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: At 0130 hrs 3 swimmers were heard boarding an occupied vessel on a Marina ZarPar mooring. The crew immediately secured the companionway, were prepared with a machete and were able to repel the boarders when they broke in thru the companionway and threatened with knives. Boarders jumped over and swam away. Boat alarms sounded and police were summoned. 1 individual was detained but then released. No injuries were reported. Marina ZarPar management reports that a radio has now been provided to security staff and night patrols stepped up. (see prior incident 7 December 2014)