Bonaire, Kralendijk: Dinghy Theft – July 2019
A dinghy and outboard were stolen from the Budget Marine dinghy dock, but both were later recovered minus the fuel tank. This report from CSSN.
Published 5 years ago
As reported by CSSN.DATE: 2019-07-26 02:00
Country Name: Bonaire
Location Detail: Kralendijk
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: Dinghy/outboard (recovered minus fuel tank)
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
A dinghy was locked and tied to the Budget Marine dinghy dock near the Venezuelan consulate.
Between 2400 and 0200 HRS it was stolen.
Police were notified, three officers responded in a timely fashion and took a report as well as scanned the water with spotlights and notified the coast guard.
After sunrise, the incident was reported on the local cruisers VHF net.
Other cruisers assisted with a search and the dinghy was found washed up on the shore of Klein Bonaire, minus the fuel tank. The lock for the dinghy itself had been pried open, but the bar lock on the outboard was intact.
Related to following destinations: Bonaire, Kralendijk
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security
