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Welcome to our comprehensive incident search page, where you can view and explore all recorded occurrences across the Caribbean. By searching and filtering incidents by country, event type, or date, you’ll gain detailed insights that help you prepare and make informed decisions for your travels. Use this tool to pinpoint trends, identify emerging patterns, and enhance your understanding of security conditions in the region.

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3827 – Assault in Panama – Portobello

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Assault has been reported in Panama – Portobello.

Incident Date 2026-04-21 at 21:30
Event Type Assault
Stolen Items Laptop Computer, Mobile Phone (3), Camera (GoPro), Cash (USD), Binoculars
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details At 1745HRS, the owner and crew of a monohull diverted from their original plan, and anchored off Portobello, Panama. They anchored among 6-7 other yachts, and visited a neighboring yacht.

At 2130HRS they were boarded by 7-8 armed men, who rapidly entered the yacht through multiple hatches and the companionway. Most of the intruders wore hoods, masks or balaclavas. There were approximately 6 visible weapons – handguns with extended cartridges, semi-auto type machine weapons, and a semi-auto rifle. After initially being pistol whipped, the crew was compliant and remained seated on the salon settee, held at gunpoint, as the yacht was rapidly and fairly thoroughly ransacked/searched. The intruders spoke only Spanish and seemed to ask about cocaine as they tore up floorboards and searched the entire yacht. They took some valuables but left others behind. Taken were a laptop, 3 phones, a camera, power bricks, binoculars, and cash. The radio was not disabled. The event lasted about 20 minutes and the men all departed.

The crew made a pan-pan/mayday call on VHF 16, but got no response. They examined and treated their injuries and then contacted neighbor yachts and described what had happened. Three yachts, including the victims, departed soon after. The next day reports were made to the Coast Guard and Federal Police in Colon. Police have begun the forensics process.

CSSN UPDATE: The victims have confirmed that the police visited the yacht for additional forensics and that one of the phones has been recovered. The investigation continues.

3826 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – North anchorage

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – North anchorage.

Incident Date 2026-04-08 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (later recovered), Outboard Motor
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details An in-the-water and not locked dinghy/outboard was stolen overnight. The engineless dinghy was later recovered near Las Olas, and reclaimed by the owner. It is not know if a police report was made.
3825 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – North anchorage

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Bocas del Toro – North anchorage.

Incident Date 2026-04-14 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy, Outboard Motor
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Cruisers found an engineless dinghy, with a cut painter, adrift. They retrieved it and secured it for the owners. No further details are available.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim, please make a firsthand report !

3824 – Theft in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Santa Marta

Reported Incident Details from Curacao (the Netherlands)

An incident of Theft has been reported in Curacao (the Netherlands) – Santa Marta.

Incident Date 2026-04-15 at 09:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Outboard Motor (Hangkai 6HP)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details The outboard engine was stolen from a dinghy in Santa Marta. A report was made to the police and Coast Guard.
3821 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Linton Bay

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Panama – Linton Bay.

Incident Date 2026-04-15 at 02:00
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None
Secured Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The owners of a yacht anchored in Linton Bay used 2 chains/locks, and a heavy cable to secure their lifted dinghy/outboard. At 0200HRS they were awoken by noise, and later found the cable had been cut, but the thieves were not successful.

A second dinghy was stolen the same night, its line and chain cut. See 3823.

3823 – Theft in Panama – Linton Bay

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Linton Bay.

Incident Date 2026-04-16 at 02:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (Caribe RIB (later recovered)), Outboard Motor (Mercury 40HP)
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight, an in-the-water and chain locked dinghy was stolen. The dinghy was recovered the next day, and the engine that had been bolted to the transom was gone.

The same night, an unsuccessful attempt was made to steal another dinghy/outboard, see 3821

3822 – Theft in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay

Reported Incident Details from Grenada

An incident of Theft has been reported in Grenada – Carriacou – Tyrrel Bay.

Incident Date 2026-04-13 at 01:00
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Dinghy (3D tender), Outboard Motor (5HP Tohatsu)
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details Overnight an in-the-water and not locked dinghy was stolen from a yacht in the bay. 5 dinghies seem to have been stolen this same night. No additional details are currently available.

CSSN NOTE: If you are a victim please make a firsthand report, and include dinghy HIN and engine serial numbers. This will help law enforcement in all jurisdictions, and other cruisers. It’s easy to search the CSSN website before purchasing used items, and avoid buying stolen goods.

3820 – Attempted Theft in Panama – Linton Bay

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Attempted Theft has been reported in Panama – Linton Bay.

Incident Date 2026-04-13 at 02:00
Event Type Attempted Theft
Stolen Items None
Secured Locked
Source Type 2nd Hand Report
Incident Details At 0200HRS the owner of a yacht anchored in Linton Bay was awakened by noise. Two men had boarded the yacht and were attempting to steal the 15HP engine which was locked to the transom of the the raised (2M) and locked dinghy. They began yelling and the men jumped in the water, swam away, leaving their wooden panga adrift.
3819 – Theft in Panama – Linton Bay

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Linton Bay.

Incident Date 2026-04-13 at 02:12
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Other: Dinghy oar
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details A yacht owner anchored in Linton Bay awoke when he heard noises. He found 2 small unpowered boats near his vessels, each with 2 men inside. The noise sounded as if one of the men had fallen or jumped into the water, and he asked if there were any difficulties, and was told no. The next morning he discovered one of his dinghy oars had been stolen.
3818 – Theft in Panama – Linton Bay

Reported Incident Details from Panama

An incident of Theft has been reported in Panama – Linton Bay.

Incident Date 2026-04-12 at 02:30
Event Type Theft
Stolen Items Fuel Tank, Other: Fuel line and 2 tanks full of gasoline
Secured Not Locked
Source Type 1st Hand Report
Incident Details The owners of a yacht anchored in Linton Bay awoke to find that their dinghy fuel tanks and fuel line had been stolen overnight. The engine and dinghy were both locked, but the fuel tanks were not. A report was made to the marina.