Outboard motors stolen in Teignbridge burglary

In the latest burglary, approximately £150,000 worth of property, including outboard engines, a quadbike & other marine equipment was stolen.

Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for information after outboard boat engines and other items were stolen during the burglary of a Teignbridge business.

A number of marine equipment suppliers located in Devon and Cornwall appear to have been targeted between March and May of this year.

In the latest burglary, approximately £150,000 worth of property, including numerous outboard engines, a quadbike and other marine equipment was stolen.

It is believed at least three men were involved in the latest break-in.

Following enquiries, the property was later recovered.

PC Mark Bunney, who is leading the investigation, said: “We believe this is part of a broader series of break-ins targeting marine businesses across Devon and Cornwall with all the incidents involving the theft of outboard motors and other marine-related equipment and tools.

“In the light of these, we would encourage all business owners to review and bolster their security arrangements - particularly overnight security, access points, and their CCTV systems, where possible ensuring these are independently powered.

“We are keen to prevent further offences and protect businesses across the region from similar losses.”

If you have any information that could help with enquiries, please contact us via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50250128686.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.

If you have been affected by crime, please visit victimcare-dc.org to access support services and information on your rights and how to navigate the criminal justice system. You can also call Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111 or Devon and Cornwall Police’s Victim Care Unit on 01392 475900.