SVG, Young Island: Boardings and Thefts on Multiple Boats - August 2020

Aug 25, 2020
On the same night in August multiple boats were boarded and some burgled. This report from CSSN.
Published 6 years ago
, Updated 5 years ago

As reported by CSSN:

DATE: 2020-08-19 01:00
LOCATION: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Young Island
EVENT: Attempted Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Not successful. 4 other yachts were victimized the same night and thieves stole cash,phones, electronics,clothing
SECURED: Locked

DETAILS: 

Overnight 5 yachts on moorings in Young Island Cut were boarded.

Thieves stole cash, phones, electronics and other items from 4 of the the yachts.

The 5th yacht was locked, and the owners awoke to the noise and found wet footprints in the cockpit.

The police were notified and took forensics from 1 of the yachts.

The police/coastguard have increased daytime and night time patrols in the anchorage.

Related to following destinations: St. Vincent, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Young Island Cut
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security

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