Stolen Oulton Broad Boat Found

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 06:00

A cruiser that was stolen from its moorings in Oulton Broad has been located thanks to an eagle-eyed police officer.

A black and white Bayliner vessel named Francesca was taken from Broadview Road, Oulton Broad, in the early hours of Monday 9th September.

Following a witness appeal, a local police officer who had seen photos of the vessel on social media spotted it in an industrial estate in Lowestoft on Tuesday 24th September. The boat has now been returned to its owners.

Police enquiries into the theft are ongoing and officers are continuing to appeal for any witnesses to the crime.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Crime Coordination Centre, quoting crime reference: 51773/24.

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