3851 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Old Bank Bay
Incident Date: 2026-05-24 at 04:10
Event Type: Attempted Theft
Stolen Items: None
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: A cruising yacht had been anchored in Old Bank Bay for a few weeks, and there were other yachts anchored nearby. They awoke at 0400HRS to noise and discovered two men in an open boat attempting to steal their in-the-water, but locked dinghy/outboard. They shone lights and began yelling, and the unsuccessful thieves departed toward Isla Bastimentos. No police report was made
May 24, 2026