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.
DATE: 2019-04-08 23:59
Country Name: Panama
Location Detail: Bocas del Toro
EVENT: Theft
HAND: 1
Stolen Items: 10 ft fiberglass dinghy with 15hp Yamaha engine
SECURED: Locked
DETAILS: 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.