Detectives from Frankston Crime Investigation Unit are appealing for information to locate a $160,000 vessel allegedly stolen from Carrum Downs earlier this year.
The 2025 Stabi Craft Super Cab boat is alleged to have been stolen from a storage business in Colemans Road on Sunday 26 July about 5.40am.
An Isuzu flatbed truck is alleged to have also been stolen from the same premises and used to tow the vessel on a Dunbier trailer from the scene.
After extensive enquiries detectives are yet to locate the vessel which they believe has been altered in appearance.
The below image has been artificially generated and depicts the alleged rebirthed appearance of the boat bearing an alleged false registration WM805.
The original hull of the vessel was blue and was registered under its legal registration.
Detectives are appealing for information from the public to locate the 2025 Stabi Craft Super Cab.
With several people allegedly involved it is believed there are other people in the community with information that could assist investigators – and they’re appealing for them to come forward.
Investigators also mindful the vessel’s appearance may have been altered again.
As part of the investigation detectives executed a warrant in Broadmeadows on 28 October and arrested a 32-year-old man.
He was charged with handle stolen goods and make false document. He has been bailed to appear before Broadmeadows Magistrates’ Court on 13 January 2027.
Two men, a 30-year-old from Carrum Downs and a 34-year-old man from Langwarrin, were arrested on 5 October and interviewed in relation to the theft of the vessel. The pair are expected to be charged on summons.
A 38-year-old man from Pascoe Vale was also arrested following the execution of a warrant in September.
He has been interviewed and expected to be charged on summons.
Anyone who sites the vessel is urged to call Triple Zero (000) at the time or with information urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can also be provided anonymously online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
