3703 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Gatun lake

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Panama – Gatun lake.

Incident Date 2025-08-30 at 03:00
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items outboard, but not successful
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht transiting the Panama Canal anchored in Gatun Lake near Isla Bamboo . A launcha approached and attempted to steal the dinghy’s outboard engine. A line handler who was sleeping in the cockpit was awakened and the launcha sped away. The police were called and sent a boat to take a report.
Nearby incidents : in the past 5 years, at a distance of 10 Kilometers.

There are 3 incidents within 10 km in the past 5 years.

  • 3630 - Attempted Theft - Panama - Rio Chagres - March 29, 2025 (8.3 km) 🅘
  • 3616 - Theft - Panama - Rio Chagres - March 8, 2025 (8.3 km) 🅘
  • 3204 - Theft - Panama - Rio Chagres - January 11, 2024 (8.3 km) 🅘