3035 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Marina Carenero
Incident Date: 2023-04-30 at 02:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: Two full 3-gallon gasoline tanks
Secured: Not Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: Before departing, owners secured their tender on the flybridge of their motor yacht which was left in a slip at Marina Carenero. The tender was covered, and the cover was tied down. During their absence , between April 25 – May 12, 2023, a thief boarded and removed 2 (full) 3 gallon gas jugs that were stored inside and below the bench seat of the covered dinghy. Their minder had not noted any disturbances, but the owners noticed the aft end of the cover was untied, and on further inspection found that the fuel jugs had been stolen. A report was made to the marina.
April 30, 2023