SVG, Canouan, Charlestown Bay (Tamarind Hotel): Night Boarding and Attempted Break-in – July 2019
A yacht at anchor in this well-known trouble spot was boarded at night and a thief attempted to break into the locked yacht while the owners were sleeping. This report by CSSN.
Published 5 years ago
As reported by CSSN:DATE: 2019-07-04 03:12
Country Name: SVG
Location Detail: Canouan Charlestown Bay (Tamarind Hotel)
EVENT: Attempted theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: None
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
Sleeping owners were awakened by a noise on deck and opened a hatch just as their sensor light came on and illuminated a man trying to gain entry to the salon. The intruder jumped overboard. The Coast Guard was notified and arrived after a delay. An unsuccessful search was made of shore, and they took a report. All hatches and companionways were locked at the time of the boarding. All valuable items on deck were also secured and locked.
Related to following destinations: Canouan, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, The Grenadines
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security
