Martinique (France): Dinghy Theft at Fort de France
A dinghy and outboard were stolen from Fort de France in Martinique, despite being cable locked to the maiin dinghy dock while the owner went ashore to check in.
Published 2 years ago
DATE: 2022-07-15 11:55
LOCATION: Martinique (France) – Fort de France
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Center console dinghy/20HP Tohatsu outboard
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
A cruiser cable locked their center console dinghy/ 20HP outboard at the main Ft. de France dinghy dock to check in. Four men sat on a bench opposite the dock. When he returned 90 minutes later at about noon, the men and the dinghy were gone.
The victim contacted police and using information from installed cell based tracking devices they all went to a nearby location and found the dinghy and two of the four men on a commercial day boat attempting to leave the area. It was clear they had attempted to remove the engine, which was well locked to the dinghy.
The two men were taken into custody and a formal report was filed. The dinghy was returned to its owner. No forensics were collected. Two days later the police contacted the victim and indicated that judicial officials were not going to proceed with prosecution, and the 2 men had been released. No further explanation was provided.
Related to following destinations: Fort-de-France, Martinique
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Caribbean, Piracy & Security
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