Sint Maarten (Netherlands): Another Burglary in Simpson Bay Lagoon
Following recent activity in the Sint Maarten (Netherlands) side of the Simpson Bay Lagoon, the owner of a yacht requested a check on his vessel which was moored in the Cole Bay area. The vessel’s minder discovered the yacht had been raided between December 9 and 15.
Published 1 month ago
SOURCE: CSSN First Hand Incident Report
DATE: 2024-12-14 17:02
LOCATION: Sint Maarten (Kingdom of the Netherlands) – Simpson Bay Lagoon – Cole Bay
EVENT: Burglary
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: Pending. Initial video by agent used and tools were missing from the maintenance area.
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
An unoccupied yacht in Cole Bay was burglarized between 9-15 December. Given recent activity in the area the owner requested their minder check and they discovered that the fully locked catamaran’s sliding door had been jimmied/left open and a forward hatch was left open by intruders. A video was made and tools were missing. A complete listing will be made when a more complete video can be made/the owner returns. The minder assisted in filing a police report. The yacht was secured and owner/minder are awaiting any further direction from the police.
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Related to following destinations: Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
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