Panama, Linton Bay: Dinghy and Outboard Theft – June 2020
A cable-locked dingy and outboard were stolen from a boat overnight. This report by CSSN.
Published 4 years ago
DATE: 2020-06-05 03:02
LOCATION: Panama – Linton Bay
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
STOLEN ITEMS: dinghy with Yamaha 9.9 Enduro + fuel tank and snorkeling gear
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
While the owner slept in the cockpit his in-the water cable locked dinghy was stolen overnight, apparently by a swimmer with a hacksaw blade or cutting tool . There had been an unsuccessful attempt to steal a chain locked dinghy about 10 days earlier.
The owner found the dinghy minus outboard, fuel tank and snorkel gear the next morning on a nearby beach. A report was made to the Coast Guard, police, marina and on the local VHF net. A reward has been offered.
Related to following destinations: Caribbean, Panama, Panamamarina & Puerto Lindo
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Piracy & Security
