Saint Lucia, Marigot: Yacht’s Occupants Disturb Burglar
A burglar entered a yacht that was anchored off Marigot, Saint Lucia and stole several items before being scared off by the vessel’s occupants when they heard unfamiliar noises onboard.
Published 1 year ago
DATE: 2023-07-23 01:00
LOCATION: Saint Lucia – Marigot – Outer Bay
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Dive Knife and a pair of sunglasses
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS: A monohull with 4 persons on board anchored overnight in Marigot. They awoke at 0100HRS when they heard sounds and discovered a boarder had opened and begun to enter their closed but not locked companionway. The thief stole a dive knife and sunglasses from the cockpit before quickly departing on a SUP.
About an hour later the cruisers noticed another yacht scanning the shoreline with a light, and then departing. The first yacht departed also and the 2 yachts made contact via AIS. The second yacht had cash and cigarettes stolen. The police were contacted immediately but the marine police did not have a boat nearby to take an in person report.
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Related to following destinations: Marigot Bay (St. Lucia), St. Lucia
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Caribbean, Piracy & Security
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