Avon and Somerset Police have issued a public appeal after a boat was stolen from a Bristol garden. A car was also broken into during the incident in Downend.

The boat was taken from a hard standing area within a property. The incident occurred on Westerleigh Road, Downend, between 9.30pm on Wednesday, June 29, and 11am the following day.

Police have carried out a trawl of CCTV in the area, and are appealing for anyone who may have seen the boat, or may know any information that could assist them in their enquiries, to get in touch.

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A car was also broken into during the incident. The vehicle was moved to gain access to the boat.

The boat is a Kuter Valiant V-400, with a 40hp two-stroke Mariner engine. Its serial number is 6E9S017043.

The colour of the boat is a light grey with a faded red band around it, which appears more orange in person. The boat is situated on a purpose made original silver/grey trailer with an electronic lighting/registration board - the registration plate is WF60 XVA.

If you have spotted the boat, or have any information about the burglary, you can contact the police. Call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222155329.

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