Dominica, Portsmouth, Prince Rupert Bay South: Armed Boarding and Theft – March 2015

Published 10 years ago, updated 5 years ago

DATE: 2015-03-30 01:00

Country Name: Dominica

Location Detail: Prince Rupert Bay South End

EVENT: Assault

Stolen Items: Laptop, mobile phone, VHF, cash

SECURED: Locked

DETAILS:

A single hander anchored in the south end of Prince Rupert Bay was awakened at 1:00 AM by noise on deck. Somewhat disoriented, he unlocked and went up to the cockpit where he encountered 2 men, one with a gun.

The thieves stole his laptop, phone, VHF, cash and demanded his credit card and PIN. He informed them he did not have a credit card and then they left.

The next day he informed other boats anchored nearby and made a report to the police.

CSSN NOTE: PAYS operates a night-time security patrol in the NORTH end of Prince Rupert Bay, and a radio call from the locked cabin may have prevented this incident.

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