THIEVES have stolen a distinctive boat from outside a house in North Dorset.
The white and blue Bonwitco 495 moulded plastic fishing vessel was taken while mounted on a galvanised iron trailer parked outside Butlers House, Higher Street, Iwerne Minster, near Blandford.
It has a large Suzuki-branded engine on the rear and is quite distinctive in appearance, say marine officers who are investigating the theft which happened on July 30.
PC Richard White, of Portland Marine Section, said: “This theft has understandably caused a lot of distress and upset to the owners.
“I am keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have information about the offender or the whereabouts of the boat and trailer.”
He said anyone who has been offered a boat for an unusually low price or in suspicious circumstances should also contact police.
Information to Dorset Police on 101.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here