Powerboat engines stolen from Wimbleball Lake

Ten boats were targeted

Author: Henry WinterPublished 14th Aug 2024

Police in Exmoor are investigating the theft of a number of powerboat engines from Wimbleball Lake.

Ten boats were targeted near Dulverton between 10pm on Sunday (11/8) and 5am on Monday (12/8)

The engines were loaded into the back of a vehicle before being driven away from the site.

PCSO Supervisor Katherine Williams said: “The financial value of this crime is significant to the trust which manages the site and therefore we are appealing for the public’s help to identify those responsible."

“Additional patrols are planned in the area and we have provided the trust with advice to help prevent any further crimes from occurring.

“CCTV enquiries have been carried out and we have spoken to people who staying nearby as part of our investigation.

“We know the area is a popular dog walking spot and therefore hope there may have been someone out walking late on Sunday or early on Monday who may have seen something out of the ordinary.

“We’d ask anyone with information to please contact us online or call 101 and quote reference number 5224211179.”

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