DATE: 2017-01-24 17:00
Country Name: Puerto Rico
Location Detail: Vieques Esperanza
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: Kayak, paddle, snorkel gear
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: A yacht anchored in Sun Bay and the crew went ashore there for a few hours, securing their dinghy on the beach. A kayak/paddle and snorkel gear were left (but not secured) as well. When the yacht owners returned after a few hours in town, the kayak/paddle/snorkel gear had been stolen. Reported to a local businessman, who made a VHF announcement. No police report was made. Owners were later told 5 commercial paddleboats had also been stolen from this same area.