I contribute to this site from time to time and today I am writing about the major increase in the crime rate in the beaches area.I write with first hand knowledge.Last evening my wife and I were robbed in our home inside Coronado the gated community.The crime rate is basically out of control here.
The government come out and make presentations about what they are doing but it is all for show.We were asleep in our bedroom and these thieves cut through the chain link fencing which surrounds our yard and obviously then cased our home while we are inside asleep.They found the one sliding door which has very secure metal bar doors that close over the glass doors and used something to reach inside and pull out items on the counter in our kitchen.As well they managed to get my wifes purse and camera gear and then by later following their trail they sat in our buhio and went through her purse and took only money leaving all cards.My new running shoes were found with the laces out of them as the person trying them on had much bigger feet so left them behind.Our yard is very well lite all night and the house next door has full time guards but that did not bother the thief or thieves.
My point is now they are not afraid as they know the police are going to do absolutely nothing even if they caught them,just a waste of time.Do not think they will ever come to help you in time of need as they will not.Most of our expat friends have now pretty much all been robbed as well.Some at gun point.People need to be aware Panama is not a safe place and you are on your own when it comes to lines of defence.While I do not support owning a gun I do think people need to be very aware and have some type of defence mechanism available at a moments notice.
The truth about the massive rise in crime is not getting out to the public at large.
We drove very good friends to the airport yesterday heading back to Canada after being violently robbed twice.If you are considering moving to Panama and living here you must also have a plan set ahead of time to defend you property and loved ones.Luckily for us we were not confronted by these thieves.Now we know some thief knows the lay out of our home and yard.This is not what we planned for our early retirement.The truth needs to get out there so people are truly aware.
Have a number you can call for assistance such as friends who will come to your aid.Dont bother with the so called police.Be prepared.We thought we wer with all the heavy gauge metal cage type covers over all our doors and windows but....18 robberies in the last two weeks in Coronado area.No arrests.Even people walking on the beach robbed for their phone....pepper spray..stun gun...tazers what ever but carry it and have it in your home.
We hear alarms go off all the time but who goes to see why they are ringing ...no one.Do your homework people and really carefully consider where you may be looking to live as we are now.
The government come out and make presentations about what they are doing but it is all for show.We were asleep in our bedroom and these thieves cut through the chain link fencing which surrounds our yard and obviously then cased our home while we are inside asleep.They found the one sliding door which has very secure metal bar doors that close over the glass doors and used something to reach inside and pull out items on the counter in our kitchen.As well they managed to get my wifes purse and camera gear and then by later following their trail they sat in our buhio and went through her purse and took only money leaving all cards.My new running shoes were found with the laces out of them as the person trying them on had much bigger feet so left them behind.Our yard is very well lite all night and the house next door has full time guards but that did not bother the thief or thieves.
My point is now they are not afraid as they know the police are going to do absolutely nothing even if they caught them,just a waste of time.Do not think they will ever come to help you in time of need as they will not.Most of our expat friends have now pretty much all been robbed as well.Some at gun point.People need to be aware Panama is not a safe place and you are on your own when it comes to lines of defence.While I do not support owning a gun I do think people need to be very aware and have some type of defence mechanism available at a moments notice.
The truth about the massive rise in crime is not getting out to the public at large.
We drove very good friends to the airport yesterday heading back to Canada after being violently robbed twice.If you are considering moving to Panama and living here you must also have a plan set ahead of time to defend you property and loved ones.Luckily for us we were not confronted by these thieves.Now we know some thief knows the lay out of our home and yard.This is not what we planned for our early retirement.The truth needs to get out there so people are truly aware.
Have a number you can call for assistance such as friends who will come to your aid.Dont bother with the so called police.Be prepared.We thought we wer with all the heavy gauge metal cage type covers over all our doors and windows but....18 robberies in the last two weeks in Coronado area.No arrests.Even people walking on the beach robbed for their phone....pepper spray..stun gun...tazers what ever but carry it and have it in your home.
We hear alarms go off all the time but who goes to see why they are ringing ...no one.Do your homework people and really carefully consider where you may be looking to live as we are now.
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