Sint Maarten, Simpson Bay: Dinghy and Outboard Theft
Locked with a cable but left in the water overnight, a dinghy and outboard were stolen. Remember – Lift it and Lock it.
Published 4 years ago
As reported by CSSNDATE: 2021-01-31 00:05
LOCATION: Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands) – Simpson Bay
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Orange colored RIB dinghy / 6HP-4S Suzuki outboard
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
Owners were asleep onboard in Simpson Bay while their in-the-water cable locked dinghy was stolen overnight. The thieves cut the lock. A police report to Dutch authorities is planned.
UPDATE 2/2/2021
Dinghy was found intact with engine in location where it could not have gone by itself, possibly taken for a joyride or abandoned after being used for some other purpose.
Related to following destinations: Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security
