Saint Lucia, Rodney Bay: Thieves Attempt to Board Yacht at Anchor
Crew of a yacht that was anchored in the northern part of Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia near Pigeon Island Beach warded off two burglary attempts during the course of one night during March 2024.
Published 8 months ago, updated 7 months ago
SOURCE: CSSN Incident Report
DATE: 2024-03-07 23:00
LOCATION: Saint Lucia – Rodney Bay – Pigeon Island
EVENT: Attempted Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Unsuccessful
SECURED: N/A
DETAILS:
A yacht anchored in the northern part of Rodney Bay, near Pigeon Island Beach. They heard noises around 2300HRS and when two crew members investigated they found a thief already onboard. Once discovered the thief immediately returned to his boat and rowed away.
The crew setup a watch. Another noise was heard and another thief was discovered on the bow. When lit up he immediately returned to his boat and rowed away. The watch continued.
A bit later another boat approached the stern of the yacht, with three men onboard. When the crew shown a light on them they immediately rowed away.
Nothing was taken, no police report was made.
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Related to following destinations: Rodney Bay, St. Lucia
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