SVG, Young Island: Boardings and Thefts on Multiple Boats – August 2020
On the same night in August multiple boats were boarded and some burgled. This report from CSSN.
Published 3 years ago, updated 2 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
DATE: 2020-09-03 02:00
LOCATION: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Young Island
EVENT: Attempted Theft
HAND: 2
STOLEN ITEMS: none, not successful
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS: Overnight while owners slept on board a thief boarded their moored yacht and attempted to enter the locked yacht around 2AM, leaving behind wet footprints and a greasy set of fingerprints. Reports were made to the police, coast guard and the tourism office.