boat engine theft plymouth

Police are investigating the theft of a £500 outboard engine from a dinghy at Saltash Sailing Club.

The dinghy was floated from the pontoon in Tamar Road, taken a short distance away and the Mercury 5 hp 2 stroke engine forcibly removed.

The damaged boat was later found abandoned on the beach at end of Wearde Road in Saltash.

The theft happened sometime between 8pm...