Dominica, Portsmouth, Prince Rupert Bay South: Armed Boarding and Theft – March 2015
Published 10 years ago, updated 6 years ago
DATE: 2015-03-30 01:00
Country Name: Dominica
Location Detail: Prince Rupert Bay South End
EVENT: Assault
Stolen Items: Laptop, mobile phone, VHF, cash
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
A single hander anchored in the south end of Prince Rupert Bay was awakened at 1:00 AM by noise on deck. Somewhat disoriented, he unlocked and went up to the cockpit where he encountered 2 men, one with a gun.
The thieves stole his laptop, phone, VHF, cash and demanded his credit card and PIN. He informed them he did not have a credit card and then they left.
The next day he informed other boats anchored nearby and made a report to the police.
CSSN NOTE: PAYS operates a night-time security patrol in the NORTH end of Prince Rupert Bay, and a radio call from the locked cabin may have prevented this incident.
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