Officers from the Hampshire Constabulary Marine Policing Unit are this week investigating a theft from Wootton Bridge – the second in just 3 weeks.
Police are investigating reports that a 16ft Dory fishing boat was stolen from the Wootton Creek area along with a 30hp Mariner outboard engine.
According to Hampshire Constabulary, it is the second report of a boat being stolen in the last 3 weeks.
Boat owners are being reminded to check their vessels on a regular basis and to ensure security measures are in place to help prevent theft.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101.