January 21, 2017 - The Caribbean Safety and Security Net

2115 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Old Bank Bay

Incident Date: 2017-01-21 at 13:00

Event Type: Attempted Theft

Stolen Items: None, thief was not able to defeat the lock

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: At approximately 1 PM a yacht anchored in Old Bank Bay was boarded and repeated but unsuccessful attempts were made to break-in through the locked companionway. Neighbors witnessed the attempt and photographed the panga with 85 HP outboard.

January 21, 2017

2101 – Burglary in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Young Island

Incident Date: 2017-01-21 at 23:30

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: Mobile phone, dive watch, flashlight

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A yacht on a mooring 50 meters off the dock was burgled by a swimmer while the owners were ashore for the evening. The yacht was locked but the swimmer gained entry through a closed but not locked hatch, leaving salty footprints throughout the cabin. The thief stole a cell phone, dive watch, and a flashlight. A report was made to the local police.

January 21, 2017

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2115 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Old Bank Bay

2101 – Burglary in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – St. Vincent – Young Island