Police help owners get added boat security cover
A POLICE scheme to help protect the boating community from thieves has been extended to the coastal village of Brancaster Staithe.
Outboard motor security covers are now available for owners who can use the device to replace the outboard cowling when their boat is not in use, making it less attractive to potential thieves.
The move comes after eight outboard motors were stolen from Wells harbour at the weekend, where three boats protected by the covers were left untouched.
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Carole Leathersich, of Hunstanton and Burnham Safer Neighbourhood Team, has been working with the harbour master at Brancaster Staithe to bring the scheme to the village.
She said: “Over the summer period we historically experience an increase in opportunist thefts of outboard motors.
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“For just 11 or 12, boat owners can help prevent the theft of an item which would cost them 200 to replace.
“At the same time, an engine with a police-branded cover is of no use to a thief who would need to go to the extra effort and cost of paying for a replacement before off-loading it.”
The PVC cover, which is manufactured by Thornham-based Nelson County Marine Covers, is available in two sizes, has breather holes to combat condensation and is designed to keep the weather out even on a wet mooring.
A chord and lockable buckle strap, which can be secured with a padlock, stop it being blown away or tampered with.
For further information or to order a security cover, contact Hunstanton and Burnham Safer Neighbourhood Team on 0845 456 4567 or visit harbour master Mervyn Nudds.
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