A jet boat stolen from Salmon Arm has since been recovered in Lumby, stripped of valuable equipment including its motor.
At approximately 2 a.m., on April 24, police received a report of a theft in progress.
A witness reported seeing two men break into Gibbons Motor Toys compound, and drive away with a new boat. Stolen was a Kingfisher jet boat and trailer with an approximate vale of $40,000.
Police received descriptions of the persons and vehicle involved in the theft.
The vehicle used in the theft was described as an early 90’s model burgundy Chev extended cab pickup.
Police believe this vehicle had earlier been stolen from the industrial park in Salmon Arm, and is as yet unrecovered. Police continue to investigate this matter.
Anyone with information is requested to contact the Salmon Arm detachment at 250-832-6044.