SVG, Bequia, Princess Margaret Beach: Boarding and Theft while Ashore – July 2019
While the owners were ashore for dinner an unlocked yacht was boarded and burgled.
Published 5 years ago
As reported by CSSN:DATE: 2019-07-20 20:00
Country Name: SVG
Location Detail: Bequia Princess Margaret Beach
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: Cash and a LED flashlight
SECURED: Not Locked
DETAILS:
Owners of a monohull anchored off Princess Margaret beach left a radio playing and put on a light in the cockpit when they went ashore for dinner from 1830-2130 HRS, they did not lock the yacht. On their return, they discovered that a thief had boarded and stolen cash, an LED flashlight and damaged a wardrobe, likely because they did not understand the closure mechanism. A police report was made, and the theft was announced on the VHF net as well.
Related to following destinations: Bequia, Port Elizabeth (Bequia), St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security
