11/01/2013

Boat Engines Stolen In Night Raid

Thieves have stolen "High Value" boat supplies in Dundee during a night raid.

Tayside Police say Sea and Shore Chandlers on Broughty Ferry Road was broken into sometime between 21:20 and 23:05 on Wednesday.

Outboard boat engines were robbed.

Officers are tracing four men seen driving off in a white Ford Transit van with a broken rear offside light and brake light.

(GK)

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