Valiant RIB - from The Folly Inn IoW Saturday July 20, 2013

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Hampshire Constabulary - Boat stolen on the Isle of Wight



The theft took place between 9pm on Saturday July 20, 2013 and 4am the next morning. The 5.2 meter craft and 50hp Yamaha engine have a combined value of about £5,000.

Investigating officer PCSO Derek Howard of the East Cowes Safer Neighbourhoods team said: The Valiant inflatable rib, was stolen from moorings, near to the Folly Inn, Whippingham. The RIB is red, with a black strip around the tubes, with black anti fouling. An 'A' frame is situated at the rear. On top of the 'A' frame is a small solar panel, supplying power to the battery. The RIB has two white bench seats, with blue waterproof covers. Very faintly the words, 'AAA MARINE', are visible on the tubes. A Yamaha 50hp engine was also stolen with the RIB

"I am appealing to anyone that may have been in the vicinity during those times, who may have noticed anything suspicious." I can be contacted at the East Cowes Safer Neighbourhoods team office on 101. "