Panama, Portobello: Theft of Outboard Engine – March 2019
An unmanned yacht was broken into and an outboard engine which was locked inside was stolen.
Published 6 years ago, updated 5 years ago
DATE: 2019-03-02 00:00
Country Name: Panama
Location Detail: Portobello
EVENT: Burglary
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: 15HP Yamaha outboard engine
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS:
An unoccupied and locked catamaran in the bay was burgled between 2/24/2019 and 3/3/2019. The thieves gained access by damaging the sliding door and stole the outboard engine that was stored inside. The outboard had been securely locked to the inside of the hull with 8mm stainless steel chain and a padlock. A police report was made
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