Isle of May boat trip trailer stolen from Anstruther harbour

Police in the East Neuk of Fife are appealing for witnesses after a trailer and its contents were stolen from the central pier in Anstruther on Monday, July 4.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Jul 2016, 15:02 BST
Updated 6th Jul 2016, 16:16 BST
Example of the type of trailer which was stolen from Anstruther harbour on Monday, July 4, 2016.Example of the type of trailer which was stolen from Anstruther harbour on Monday, July 4, 2016.
Example of the type of trailer which was stolen from Anstruther harbour on Monday, July 4, 2016.

The trailer was marked with ISLE OF MAY BOAT TRIPS LTD and pictures of puffins and seals although these may have since been removed.

The trailer contained a large amount of protective clothing and buoyancy aids used as part of the owner’s business.

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Officers are now asking anyone with information that can help them with their inquiries to please get in touch.

Example of clothing which was in the trailerExample of clothing which was in the trailer
Example of clothing which was in the trailer

The double-axle Ifor Williams box trailer is white in colour and is 10ft long x 5ft wide with a roller shutter door to the rear and single access door to the front.

A white Ford Transit van was seen in the Anstruther area between 7.20pm and 9pm that night.

This van is believed to have been used to carry out the theft.

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Community Sergeant Pat Turner of St Andrews police station said: “The incident occurred in broad daylight and the audacity of the thieves is quite alarming.

Example of a buoyancy aid which was also in the trailer.Example of a buoyancy aid which was also in the trailer.
Example of a buoyancy aid which was also in the trailer.

“This theft has seriously impacted on a local business and I would ask everyone in the area to be vigilant and report any suspicious vehicles or persons to the police no matter what time of day or night.”

Anyone with any information that could help in tracing the people responsible for this crime is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.