DATE: 2019-09-22 13:00
Country Name: USVI
Location Detail: St. Croix Frederiksted
EVENT: Attempted theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: none, not successful
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS: Owners returned to their dinghy that had been chain locked to the Fredriksted pier from 1300-1500HRS. It was apparent that attempts had been made to defeat the chain, and start the engine, an oar was broken, and the stern anchor pulled. Several dive boats that were also using this dock were questioned but had no information. A police report was made, and VIPC indicated that there had been other issues at this dock and that patrols there would be increased.