DATE: 2019-07-20 20:00 Country Name: SVG Location Detail: Bequia Princess Margaret Beach EVENT: Theft

 

Caribbean Safety and Security Net

CSSN First Hand Report
CSSN First Hand Report

DATE: 2019-07-20 20:00
Country Name: SVG
Location Detail: Bequia Princess Margaret Beach
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: Cash and a LED flashlight
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: Owners of a monohull anchored off Princess Margaret beach left a radio playing and put on a light in the cockpit when they went ashore for dinner from 1830-2130 HRS, they did not lock the yacht. On their return, they discovered that a thief had boarded and stolen cash, an LED flashlight and damaged a wardrobe, likely because they did not understand the closure mechanism. A police report was made, and the theft was announced on the VHF net as well.