Martinique (France), Le Marin: Theft from Yacht at Anchor
Thieves came well prepared when they stole a number of items from a yacht in the Le Marin anchorage, while the owner was away.
Published 2 years ago
LOCATION: Martinique (France) – Le Marin – anchorage
EVENT: Burglary
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: fridge system Frigiboat Capri 50, Rocna Anchor 20 kg, Blue/white genoa halyard main sheet plus all pulleys and blocks , Dulce Gusto coffee machine flashlights, snorkeling equipment
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
An unoccupied yacht anchored in Le Marin, Martinique, was burglarized for the second time (see prior incident 2835) while the owner was away. The minder discovered that a locked hatch had been compromised. The burglar came well prepared with tools and removed a refrigeration compressor, an installed halyard and additional sheets, blocks and pulleys, a 20kg Rocna anchor, coffee machine, flashlights and snorkeling gear. The minder moved aboard the boat, there were no further problems.
The victim did not make a second police report.
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Related to following destinations: Marin, Martinique
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Caribbean, Piracy & Security