Grenada, St. Georges, Inner Lagoon: Armed Boarding and Burglary – August 2019
A cruiser was asleep in his bed at a private dock in the inner lagoon when he was awakened by an intruder holding a fishing knife with a 6-inch blade to his chest.
Published 5 years ago
DATE: 2019-08-13 20:00
Country Name: Grenada
Location Detail: Grenada St. George’s Inner Harbour
EVENT: Robbery
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: Chart plotter, cash and cigarettes
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS:
A cruiser was asleep in his bed at a private dock in the inner lagoon when he was awakened by an intruder holding a fishing knife with a 6-inch blade to his chest, advising him to be quiet/still while he communicated with an (unseen) accomplice who was in the main cabin.
The cruiser complied, and the men departed a few minutes later.
The victim went to the main cabin and found that the cables had been cut and the chart plotter removed, cash and cigarettes had also been taken.
He went to the road and found a nearby policeman who then summoned CID, who arrived promptly. A report was made, forensics were taken and an investigation was begun.
No arrests/charges have been made to date.
Related to following destinations: Grenada, St. George's
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security
