POLICE are appealing for information after thieves snatched a small boat’s outboard engine (pictured) from the driveway of a property on the Buckland estate in Newton Abbot.

Officers want to hear from anyone who can point them in the direction of the offenders who struck between November 27-8.

The raiders not only made off with the Johnson 4hp engine but also took a Fishfinder transponder, a small boat built-in compass and cabling/power unit.

Anyone with information should ring police on 101 or email [email protected],

quoting crime 84413/16.

They can also use the confidential Crimestoppers service on 0800 555111.