Distinctive boat and trailer worth more than $100,000 stolen in Wendouree

Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for information after a boat and trailer were stolen during a burglary in Wendouree last month.

Police have been told the offender or offenders have smashed the rear lock of a work shed and gained entry to the premises on Creswick Road between 4pm on Wednesday 28 June and 7am on Thursday 29 June.

The victim’s blue and white boat, which had more than $20,000 worth of fishing gear on board, was stolen from inside the shed along with numerous power tools.

Details of the stolen items include:

• boat is a Haines Hunter 565L with registration UE680.

• Engine is a Mercury 225 with engine number 2B593162

• Trailer is a Savage AS6013 with registration Y65193.

Police have released an image of the boat and trailer in hope someone will come forward with information.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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