Police are urging boat owners to be on their guard after thieves stole an outboard engine from a vessel in Morston, on the north Norfolk coast.

The thief or thieves removed the Mercury engine from the boat while it was moored in Morston Quay between 3pm on January 29 and 9.30am on February 7.

Norfolk police have outboard engine security covers available for sale in three sizes, ranging in price from £27.75 to £35.75.

? For more information and to order a cover, ring Norfolk police on 101. Anyone with information on the theft should contact PC Jason Pegden at Wells Police Station on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.