3902 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Red Frog
Incident Date: 2026-08-03 at 01:00
Event Type: Theft
Stolen Items: Outboard Motor (Yamaha 15HP Enduro SN 6B4K-1515906)
Secured: Locked
Source Type: 1st Hand Report
Incident Details: There were a few yachts anchored in the Red Frog anchorage. Overnight, between 2400-0500HRS, well prepared thieves stole the Yamaha 15HP outboard from a dinghy lifted in the davits of an occupied and well lit catamaran. The engine was chain locked, and also through-bolted to the dinghy transom. The galvanized chain was cut and the bolts were removed. The thieves left the dinghy suspended in the davits. A police report was made.
August 5, 2026