Detectives appeal for witnesses following boat engines theft

The incident occurred in St. Austell

Author: Leo ChristianPublished 13th May 2025

Police are appealing for information after outboard boat engines were stolen during a burglary at a St Austell business.

A marine equipment supplier located at London Apprentice, St Austell, was targeted between 6.30pm on Wednesday 7 May and 9am on Thursday 8 May.

Three outboard engines worth several thousands of pounds were stolen from the business and tens of thousands of pounds of damage was caused to the boats they were taken from.

Three Suzuki or Yamaha boat engines weighing between 200 and 300kg were stolen and perimeter fencing, and CCTV cameras were damaged during the break-in.

Police are saying that if you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact us via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50250114729.

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