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2346 – Assault Resulting in Death in Panama – San Blas – Island Mono

Incident Date: 2019-05-02 at 01:30

Event Type: Assault Resulting in Death

Stolen Items: Outboard engine

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: CSSN PRELIMINARY Report

CSSN has verified a limited number of facts with the victims’ designated representative. The situation remains dynamic as the investigation by Panamanian authorities moves forward, and the legal process follows.

Three pirates boarded the family yacht, located near Dad Naggwe Dubbir island in the Guna Yala/San Blas islands of Panama in the early hours of May 2, 2019. The captain died of wounds received in the attack, and other family members were injured. Three suspects were taken into custody in the Colon jurisdiction.

CSSN partner Noonsite has included a limited report on their site:

https://www.noonsite.com/news/panama-guna-yala-isla-surdub-isla-mono-new-zealand-cruising-family-attacked-and-father-fatally-injured/

Multiple press reports contain information that has not been verified (some of it inconsistent), but might be considered helpful, particularly those portions attributed by direct quote to family members.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12227565&fbclid=IwAR1vUS2-itGjF_Obym5kxri–fcFCR-mIx26ZHi-_Mu9k07xqM-YoQ5INrg

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6991097/Wife-father-shot-dead-point-blank-range-Caribbean-pirate-reveals-survived.html?fbclid=IwAR3ebZ9IynefExLtkN9uee4kFOge-qXnfkvX_lzKpVtF5c-QG-LJH3qAI0E

CSSN will update this report as information is verified and made available to us.

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May 2, 2019

2334 – Theft in Panama – Bocas del Toro – Bocas Marina

Incident Date: 2019-04-08 at 23:59

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: 10 ft fiberglass dinghy with 15hp Yamaha engine

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: May 13, 2019 CSSN UPDATE: The victims have advised CSSN that the local police took no real interest or meaningful action following the theft of the outboard. However, via the local community they were offered an opportunity to “repurchase” their outboard for $100, which they did.||A dinghy locked to the floating dock at the boatyard was stolen overnight. The dinghy, minus the outboard was recovered later from the mangroves. A police report was made.

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April 8, 2019

2317 – Burglary in Panama – Portobello

Incident Date: 2019-03-02 at 00:00

Event Type: Burglary

Stolen Items: 15HP Yamaha outboard engine

Secured: Locked

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: An unoccupied and locked catamaran in the bay was burgled between 2/24/2019 and 3/3/2019. The thieves gained access by damaging the sliding door, and stole the outboard engine that was stored inside. The outboard had been securely locked to the inside of the hull with 8mm stainelss steel chain and a padlock. A police report was made.

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March 2, 2019

2297 – Assault in Panama – Portobello

Incident Date: 2019-01-13 at 21:30

Event Type: Assault

Stolen Items: Currency, personal electronics

Secured: Unknown

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A private yacht with 3 of 7 crew onboard was approached by 6 men armed with handguns, using the pretense of selling water at 2130 HRS. They boarded aggressively and hit one crew member in the head with a gun and then spent considerable time ransacking the boat, terrorizing the crew that was made to lay on the floor all the while the armed boarders repeatedly yelled "cocaine, cocaine". Cash, phones, computers and electronics were taken. Jewelry was left behind, no drugs were (found) onboard. ||Coincidentally, the yachts tender, with the 4 remaining crew returned to the boat, which hastened the thieves departure without making further direct contact. A full police report was made, to local police and Aeronaval. ||CSSN NOTE: Attempts to board other yachts in the anchorage were made this same night most likely by this same group of armed thieves. One later boarding was only deterred when the owner's large dog made its presence known on deck. (See next report) Details of some other attempts/boardings are incomplete. If you were a victim, of a boarding or attempted boarding, PLEASE contact CSSN and complete an online incident report. (LINK to online form)

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January 13, 2019

2298 – Attempted Robbery in Panama – Portobello

Incident Date: 2019-01-13 at 23:00

Event Type: Attempted Robbery

Stolen Items: not successfully boarded, deterred by large dog

Secured: Does not apply

Source Type: 1st Hand Report

Incident Details: A panga with 4+ men attempted to board a cruising yacht anchored in the bay at around 2300 HRS. Surprised, the owner came on deck and responded aggressively verbally, and was only able to dissuade the hostile boarders when his large, 60 lb. dog came on deck. Holstered pistols were visible to the captain.||After departing the panga lit up and then attempted to engage with another nearby yacht. The owner spoke Spanish and after much angry yelling the panga departed. Earlier this same night a cruising yacht was boarded by armed men, and the occupants pistol whipped and robbed at gun point. See Prior report. (LINK)

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January 13, 2019

2287 – Theft in Panama – San Blas – East Lemmon Cays

Incident Date: 2018-12-20 at 01:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: dinghy anchor

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 2nd Hand Report

Incident Details: A stainless steel dinghy anchor was stolen from inside a hoisted dinghy overnight while the owner slept on board. This is the 3rd theft of this nature from this anchorage this month. No further details are available.

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December 20, 2018

2282 – Theft in Panama – San Blas – East Lemmon Cays

Incident Date: 2018-11-23 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Jerry can/contents

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 3rd Hand Report

Incident Details: While owners slept a jerry can/contents were stolen from the deck. It is not known if a police report was made. 9.545834, -78.898789

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November 23, 2018

2281 – Theft in Panama – San Blas – East Lemmon Cays

Incident Date: 2018-11-22 at 02:00

Event Type: Theft

Stolen Items: Dinghy fuel tank

Secured: Not Locked

Source Type: 3rd Hand Report

Incident Details: While owners slept, a thief boarded and stole the dinghy fuel tank which was inside the dinghy, which was on deck. It is not known if a police report was made. 9.544816, -78.900246

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November 22, 2018