Canal walkers urged to be vigilant after 'pride and joy' narrowboat stolen

Claire Harrison

14 November 2024 at 6:35 am·1-min read

Police say that the narrowboat will not be identifiable by means of name, however the markings and rework pattern are unique. — -Credit: (Image: Warwickshire Rural Crime Team on Facebook)

Police are appealing for help to trace a narrowboat stolen in Warwickshire. They say the red and black narrowboat with a red and cream roof has been stolen on the canal road in Wilmcote.

"Please join us in a search for a stolen narrowboat, whether it be extra vigilance on your morning dog walk along your local canal, or a purposeful hunt to return this pride and joy to its owner," Warwickshire Rural Crime team posted on its page on Facebook.

The narrowboat was stolen between Friday, November 8 and Wednesday, November 11. Police say that its direction of travel is believed to have been towards Stratford. As part of the appeal, officers have posted a recent photograph of the narrowboat, which was undergoing exterior works.

This means that the name on the side has been removed but officers say that markings and rework pattern are 'unique'. They have added that they are working with the Canal and River Trust to track it down.

"If you are out on a walk of a local canal and see this boat please ring 101 quoting 23/48472/24, with an exact location, preferably with a what 3 words location, so that we can attend to identify the boat and conduct the relevant checks and investigation," the team appealed.

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Police are appealing for help to trace a narrowboat stolen in Warwickshire. They say the red and black narrowboat with a red and cream roof has been stolen on the canal road in Wilmcote.

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