Curaçao, Spanish Water: Two Locked Dinghies Stolen the Same Night
Two dinghies were stolen in the same night from yachts anchored at Spanish Water in Curaçao, even though both dinghies were well secured and locked by their respective owners.
Published 1 year ago
DATE: 2023-09-01 08:00
LOCATION: Curaçao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – anchorage
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Dark grey quicksilver dinghy / Tohatsu 6HP engine, fuel tank and 2 stroke engine oil
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
Overnight while the crew slept onboard, their in-the-water and chain locked dinghy/outboard was stolen. The well prepared thieves smashed/bent the stainless steel locking bar with its heavy lock still in place. The cut painter and damaged locking bar/chain were found dangling behind the yacht. A report was made to the Coast Guard.
A second yacht anchored nearby also had their in-the water and chain locked dinghy/outboard stolen the same night. (See Report Below).
Police reports are planned.
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DATE: 2023-09-01 01:00
LOCATION: Curaçao (the Netherlands) – Spanish Water – anchorage
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 2
STOLEN ITEMS: Dinghy/20HP Mercury Outboard
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
Overnight, while owners slept on board their in-the-water and chain locked dinghy / 20HP Mercury outboard was stolen.
Another nearby yacht experienced a similar theft the same night (see report above).
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Related to following destinations: Curacao, Spanish Water
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Caribbean, Piracy & Security
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