**** HRP Media Release
Police investigating theft of boat
Update: The boat had been located. Police thank the public and media for their assistance.
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Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating an inflatable boat that was stolen earlier this week in Halifax.
On August 17 officers responded to a report of a theft of an inflatable boat from a private dock at a residence on Marlborough Woods. The boat, which had been in the water, was stolen sometime during the overnight hours.
The boat is described as a black and white, 14-foot, inflatable Zodiac Bayrunner 420 with a 40-horsepower Yamaha outboard engine.
The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about this incident or the location of the boat to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.