Guatemala, Rio Dulce: Outboard theft – May 2016
Published 8 years ago, updated 5 years ago
As reported by the Caribbean Safety & Security Net.
DATE: 2016-05-26
Country Name: Guatemala
Location Detail: Rio Dulce Bruno’s Marina anchorage
EVENT: Theft
Stolen Items: 25 HP Yamaha
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
It was announced on the morning VHF net that the Yamaha motor was stolen overnight from an occupied yacht at anchor.
The outboard was attached to the dinghy with 2 locks. The dinghy was not taken; just the motor.
The owner does not know how the motor was stolen off the dinghy.
It was not mentioned whether the dinghy was in the water or in davits.
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