Leopard 45' stolen from La Paz, Mexico

catabroker · 08-11-2008, 12:41

On Wednesday November 5 around midnight, the Leopard 45' "Tranquila" was stolen from Marina Palmira (La Paz, Baja California).

The Mexican and US Coastguards have been informed and are searching for the vessel. An American citizen named Leif William Lindstrom has been named a person of interest.

For those cruisers in the area, please keep an eye out for this catamaran.

thank you,
Peter Wiersema
Leopard Catamarans
Ft Lauderdale, +1 954 462 3075 x 103 / +1 954 260 4913

imagine2frolic · 08-11-2008, 12:54

Well,

That's worse than stealing a man's horse. Another idot that needs to leave the gene pool. How long does he think he can sail before getting caught. Not to mention he committed the crime in Mexico.....OUCH!!!!!!

GordMay · 09-11-2008, 02:47

“Tranquila” is listed as “sale pending”.
See the video & pics:
2000 Robertson and Caine Leopard 45' Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

catabroker · 09-11-2008, 06:06

Gordon,
The Leopard 45' "Tranquila" was sold about 5 weeks ago, the office administrator had not changed the status to 'sold' yet.
The yacht was sold, and is now stolen.
The 2 facts have nothing to do with eachother.
Thank you for keeping an eye out, I am sure there is a reward for information leading to the recovery.
Peter

freetime · 10-11-2008, 17:13

Hi Catabroker.

The name is Swedish and i found ONE person in Sweden with that name he is 64 yo. Should i check if he is in sweden tomorrow? He´s name is Leif William Lindström

Stillraining · 10-11-2008, 17:25

I have to admit...that is one if not the prettiest cats I have ever seen...they have good tastes anyway.

**David M** · 10-11-2008, 19:33

He might as well put big letters on the mainsail that say "Stolen Boat".

catabroker · 11-11-2008, 07:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by freetime

Hi Catabroker.

The name is Swedish and i found ONE person in Sweden with that name he is 64 yo. Should i check if he is in sweden tomorrow? He´s name is Leif William Lindström

-----------------------
Joakim,
No need to check in Sweden, there are more people with the same name. Bill Lindstrom is a US citizen from the mid west US and it is a matter of time before the authorities and/or private investigators catch up with him.
thank you, Peter

imagine2frolic · 11-11-2008, 07:19

Hopefully they will treat him like a horse thief!!!!!

Vasco · 11-11-2008, 08:35

It's quite interesting how difficult it is to find stolen boats. A few years ago a 57 foot Beneteau (the first one in the US ) was stolen from the dealer's docks in Charleston. The owner rented search planes etc. but couldn't find it. It was found abandoned a few weeks later in the Bahamas.

catabroker · 04-12-2008, 12:20

There is a $10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the Leopard 45' "Tranquila"

Peter Wiersema
peterw@mooringsbrokerage.com
954 462 3075 x 103

rjrendemd · 04-12-2008, 12:22

Peter,
Still missing? I hope that the boat was insured. Keep me posted. Since I could use the 10K as down payment on my new Leopard 46 I have been looking high and low here in the Colorado mountains, but so far no luck.
Dick

GordMay · 11-12-2008, 02:28

Evidently, Manuel de Asis, the owner of the cat “Tranquila”, is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who finds it in good shape.
Manuel can be reached by phone at: 52-333-642-8308,
or via Email at: mdeasis AT prodigy.net.mx

svHyLyte · 11-12-2008, 06:39

From Barbara Theisen at SSCA:

Quote:

Just a quick note to let you know that the Cat Tranquila was found at anchor in Mazatlan. Apparently the thief abandoned the vessel and headed for Florida, where he was arrested. We don't know all the details--and may never know the whole story. Apparently the Port Captain in Mazatlan did not notify anyone about the vessel's appearance there for at least three weeks.

catabroker · 17-12-2008, 12:00

The Leopard 45' was indeed found in Mazatlan, completely stripped of engines, generator, all systems, most of the wiring / cabling, even the headliners...
A very sad story. As the investigation progress, I will keep the forum informed.
Regards,
Peter Wiersema
Ft Lauderdale, FL

08-11-2008, 12:41	#1
catabroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 12	Leopard 45' stolen from La Paz, Mexico On Wednesday November 5 around midnight, the Leopard 45' "Tranquila" was stolen from Marina Palmira (La Paz, Baja California). The Mexican and US Coastguards have been informed and are searching for the vessel. An American citizen named Leif William Lindstrom has been named a person of interest. For those cruisers in the area, please keep an eye out for this catamaran. thank you, Peter Wiersema Leopard Catamarans Ft Lauderdale, +1 954 462 3075 x 103 / +1 954 260 4913 Attached Thumbnails

08-11-2008, 12:54	#2
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,124 Images: 112	Well, That's worse than stealing a man's horse. Another idot that needs to leave the gene pool. How long does he think he can sail before getting caught. Not to mention he committed the crime in Mexico.....OUCH!!!!!! __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

09-11-2008, 02:47	#3
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,507 Images: 232	“Tranquila” is listed as “sale pending”. See the video & pics: 2000 Robertson and Caine Leopard 45' Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

09-11-2008, 06:06	#4
catabroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 12	Tranquila stolen Gordon, The Leopard 45' "Tranquila" was sold about 5 weeks ago, the office administrator had not changed the status to 'sold' yet. The yacht was sold, and is now stolen. The 2 facts have nothing to do with eachother. Thank you for keeping an eye out, I am sure there is a reward for information leading to the recovery. Peter

10-11-2008, 17:13	#5
freetime Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Boat: Looking for a Mono or a multi now... As a home summertime and sail wintertime... Posts: 630 Images: 2	Hi Catabroker. The name is Swedish and i found ONE person in Sweden with that name he is 64 yo. Should i check if he is in sweden tomorrow? He´s name is Leif William Lindström __________________ Joakim

10-11-2008, 17:25	#6
Stillraining Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Puget Sound Boat: Irwin 41 CC Ketch Posts: 918	I have to admit...that is one if not the prettiest cats I have ever seen...they have good tastes anyway.

10-11-2008, 19:33	#7
David M Moderator Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Boat: research vessel Posts: 4,560	He might as well put big letters on the mainsail that say "Stolen Boat". __________________ David

11-11-2008, 07:19	#9
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,124 Images: 112	Hopefully they will treat him like a horse thief!!!!! __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

11-11-2008, 08:35	#10
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto in the summer, the Bahamas in wintertime. Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 2,386 Images: 34	It's quite interesting how difficult it is to find stolen boats. A few years ago a 57 foot Beneteau (the first one in the US ) was stolen from the dealer's docks in Charleston. The owner rented search planes etc. but couldn't find it. It was found abandoned a few weeks later in the Bahamas. __________________ Rick I Toronto

04-12-2008, 12:20	#11
catabroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 12	Reward: There is a $10,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the Leopard 45' "Tranquila" Peter Wiersema peterw@mooringsbrokerage.com 954 462 3075 x 103

04-12-2008, 12:22	#12
rjrendemd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Landlocked in Steamboat Springs Boat: most recent: Leopard 46 Posts: 72	Peter, Still missing? I hope that the boat was insured. Keep me posted. Since I could use the 10K as down payment on my new Leopard 46 I have been looking high and low here in the Colorado mountains, but so far no luck. Dick

11-12-2008, 02:28	#13
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,507 Images: 232	Evidently, Manuel de Asis, the owner of the cat “Tranquila”, is offering a $10,000 reward to anyone who finds it in good shape. Manuel can be reached by phone at: 52-333-642-8308, or via Email at: mdeasis AT prodigy.net.mx __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Anyone headed to La Paz from San Diego soon?	Roy M	Cruising News & Events	1	12-04-2008 10:59
La Paz to Marquesas - too late?	Oceangybe	Seamanship & Boat Handling	7	07-06-2007 04:04
Stolen Boat Databases	GordMay	Health, Safety & Related Gear	0	03-06-2007 04:11
Stolen Dinghy	Brent Swain	Off Topic Forum	3	13-05-2007 03:15
Stolen Benetau	seafox	Health, Safety & Related Gear	17	18-10-2006 23:41