SVG, Mayreau, Salt Whistle Bay: Night burglaries whilst owners on board – June 2018
Published 7 years ago, updated 6 years ago
1. DATE: 2018-06-11 20:30
Country Name: SVG
Location Detail: Mayreau Salt Whistle Bay
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: Cash
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS:
Owners and guests were playing cards in their catamaran’s outer salon, with the sliding door closed to prevent insects. About 8:30 they heard a “bump” and thought it was the mooring ball. Around 9 PM they went inside and discovered that a thief had entered thru a screened but unlocked deck hatch and had rifled the cabins and main salon, stealing cash. An interior but locked locker containing sails/ropes had been forced open, but none were taken.
A police report was made in Mayreau the next morning, and later as requested in Union Island.
This was 1 of 2 boats boarded in Saltwhistle Bay that night.
2. DATE: 2018-06-11 23:00
Country Name: SVG
Location Detail: Mayreau Salt Whistle Bay
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 2
Stolen Items: dinghy/outboard, cash
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS:
While charter guests were sleeping their unlocked yacht was boarded, their cabins and salon were searched and cash stolen from various locations. The in-the-water dinghy/outboard was also stolen.
A police report was made.
This is the 2nd of 2 boats that were boarded that night in Saltwhistle Bay.
Related to following destinations: St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security