DATE: 2025-03-06 11:00
LOCATION: Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands) – Simpson Bay
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Rib dinghy / Yamaha 15HP engine
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS:
UPDATED REPORT : Victims have made contact and filed a firsthand report.
Cruisers tied their dinghy to the Dutch Customs dock by the bridge at 1100HRS and went inside to complete formalities. Almost immediately the dinghy was stolen. Video surveillance captured the lurking thief and his rapid departure to the lagoon.
The victims discovered the theft at 1400HRS when they returned to the dinghy dock after doing some errands. They immediately returned to the Customs office. Officials there contacted an inspector from the governmental Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications, the police and the Coast Guard on their behalf. The Ministry inspector arrived 2 hours later, the police 3 hours later and took reports.
The victims made a report the next morning on the VHF net. Officials shared video surveillance / video footage with them. No follow-up from police or other officials has been made 4 days later.
Dinghy : Highfield 310 classic. Hull identification number: HFM39134H324
Engine : Yamaha Enduro 15HP 2 stroke Model # E15DMHS. Serial # 6B4K S 1311124
ID: 3614