As reported by the Caribbean Safety & Security Net.[Broken Link]
DATE: 2016-05-27
Country Name: Cuba
Location Detail: Isla de la Juventud
EVENT: Theft
Stolen Items: Cushions, lifesling, dock lines, sunglasses
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS:
A Canadian flagged monohull anchored off of Playa Bibijagua on the north coast of Isla de la Juventud was boarded overnight while the owners slept.
When they awoke in the morning, their life sling, cockpit cushions, dock lines, sunglasses, and other miscellaneous cockpit paraphernalia had been taken by persons unknown.
No police report was made.
Local advice is to be extremely vigilant when anchoring near populated areas.