SVG, Mayreau, Salt Whistle Bay: Night burglaries whilst owners on board – June 2018

Published 6 years ago, updated 5 years ago

As reported by CSSN.

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.

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