DATE: 2017-10-05 03:35
Country Name: Panama
Location Detail: Bocas del Toro
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: 75HP outboard
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS: 75 HP outboard was stolen overnight. the boat and engine were on a dock lift and both well locked. The power was off to the lift but thieves used an angle grinder to cut the locking cables and tools to remove the bolted on engine. Police are investigating and have made an arrest and recovered another boat/motor stolen from the same dock that night.(see previous report)
CSSN UPDATE – November 15, 2017 : The victim has reported that police recovered the 75 HP outboard and made arrests. Those involved have been released on bail while the investigation continues.