3650 – Theft in Panama – Linton Bay
Incident Date: 2025-04-27 at 15:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: dinghy/outboard (unsuccessful) and fuel tank (recovered)
Secured: Does not apply
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: In broad daylight at 1500HRS owners heard noise and went topside to discover that 2 men were attempting to steal their in-the-water and (currently) not locked dinghy. Once discovered the men grabbed the dinghy fuel tank and departed in their open boat, leaving the yacht's dinghy/outboard behind. Other boats nearby captured the activity on video. The crew pursued the thieves open boat with assistance from a nearby yacht and recovered the fuel tank, sustaining injuries (a broken foot). A report was made to the police (Aeronaval) and they offered first aid.