Panama, Linton Bay: Locked Dinghy Stolen from Yacht at Anchor

Aug 26, 2021
A dinghy that was locked, but in the water, was stolen from a yacht at anchor while the owner slept onboard.
Published 5 years ago

As reported by CSSN.

DATE: 2021-08-22 02:00

LOCATION: Panama – Linton Bay
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 2
STOLEN ITEMS:   Caribe dinghy/15HP Yamaha outboard motor
SECURED: Locked

DETAILS:  Overnight, a yacht at anchor in Linton Bay had its locked, in-the-water dinghy stolen while the owner slept onboard.  The locking cable had been cut.  The dinghy was recovered the next day from the mangroves, minus the outboard.  The dinghy had many slashes in the tubes.

Related to following destinations: Caribbean, Panama, Panamamarina & Puerto Lindo
Related to the following Cruising Resources: Caribbean, Piracy & Security

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