The posting of stolen boat bulletins on this web site and the combined efforts of various law enforcement agencies and concerned citizens have led to the recovery of the following boats:

1967 Wooden Sailboat stolen from Fraser River recovered in Vancouver Harbour near North Vancouver, BC
The 38-foot 1967 Wooden K/CB sloop, “Whistler’s Daughter”, that was stolen August 2 from the South Arm of Fraser River near Ladner, BC, was recovered August 9 in Vancouver Harbour at North Vancouver’s St Roch Dock. A member of the public recognized the vessel as being stolen and contacted authorities. Link to original bulletin.

2018 Oceanair stolen from Pender Harbour in July has been recovered
The 2018 Oceanair stolen overnight on July 25, 2022 fromBedwell Harbour has been recovered. If you have any information regarding this theft then please contact the Outer Gulf Islands RCMP (250-629-6171). File Number 2022-540.

2020 Pelican Boost Kayak recovered near Quayside Marina, Vancouver, BC
On August 27 2020 at approximately 6:45 pm, an alert citizen contacted the Vancouver Police regarding a male peeling identifying decals off a 2020 Pelican Boost 100 kayak near Quayside Marina in False Creek. VPD Beach Patrol and Marine Unit members attended and seized the kayak for safekeeping and identification of the lawful owner. If you have any information regarding this kayak, please contact Constable Adrian THOMSON of the VPD Marine Unit at VPD File 2020-152281

2018 Sea Doo GTI stolen from False Creek recovered near Port Moody, BC
On August 3rd at approximately 2:30 pm, the owner of a Sea Doo, stolen from Vancouver on August 2nd, was contacted by a member of the public advising that his stolen Sea Doo was at Rocky Point boat ramp in Port Moody. The owner contacted the Vancouver Police Marine Unit, who immediately contacted the Port Moody Police. PMPD members attended and confirmed that the suspect had just fled on the Sea Doo back out into the inlet. VPD Marine Unit vessels converged on the area and stopped stolen Sea Doo near the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge. The operator was taken into custody without incident. The investigation is ongoing. If you have information that can assist with this investigation, please contact Constable Jamie Gibson of the Vancouver Police Department Marine Unit or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-8477. Vancouver Police Department File 20-136481. Link to original bulletin.

2016 Kingfisher 3025 and trailer stolen from Alberta recovered near Squamish, BC
With great assistance from the public and members of the marine industry, the RCMP Airdrie Detachment, RCMP Squamish Detachment and the Vancouver Police Marine Unit, working in a coordinated response, were able to successfully locate and seize the 2016 Kingfisher Destination that had been stolen from Crossfield Alberta in late April. The investigation is ongoing. If you have information on this incident please contact the RCMP Airdrie or RCMP Squamish Detachment or Crime Stoppers. Link to original bulletin.

1998 COBIA Sport boat recovered near Roberts Creek, BC
On March 14, 2020, a 26 foot COBIA Sport Fish was abandoned on the beach in Roberts Creek on the Sunshine Coast. The vessel has been identified as being stolen from the Granville Island area of False Creek in Vancouver. The Vancouver Police Marine Unit is looking to speak with anyone that observed the vessel transiting from False Creek to Roberts Creek or have any other information that can assist. Please contact Constable Jamie Gibson at or Crime Stoppers. VPD File 2020-49842

2005 Bayliner Cierra recovered in Ladner area
The 2005 Bayliner Cierra, that had been recently reported stolen from a marina in the English Bay area, has been recovered in the Ladner area. The VPD Marine Unit received a call February 7th from alert marina staff that recognized the Bayliner, that was featured on a Stolen Boats Canada bulletin on the VPD Marine Unit Twitter Page, as recently arriving in the area. Link to original bulletin.

1992 Caribe Nautica recovered in Vancouver Harbour
On November 27th 2019 at approximately 0820 hrs, a small dinghy was spotted adrift in the Seabus transit lanes in Vancouver Harbour. A Port of Vancouver patrol vessel attended and secured the dinghy and subsequently turned it over to the Vancouver Police Marine Unit. The VPD Marine Unit has identified the vessel as a 1992 Caribe Nautica fibreglass rigid hull inflatable, with a Yamaha 8hp outboard engine. Investigators are attempting to identify the owner of the vessel. If you can assist, please contact Constable Graham Webb. File 2019-242730.

Two vessels recovered by Vancouver Police Marine Unit
The Vancouver Police Marine Unit is looking for assistance in locating the owners of two vessels recently recovered in Vancouver Harbour. A West Marine Inflatable was seized November 24th near Crab Park while being used for thefts in the area. If you can assist with this vessel, please contact Constable Courtenay Mulhern. In a separate incident, police seized a teal KIWI Lobo kayak near the Second Narrows Bridge. If you can assist with this vessel, please contact Constable Don MacIver.

Owner located for 2000 AB Inflatable recovered in Coquitlam
The 2000 AB Inflatable recovered in Bedwell Bay by the Coquitlam RCMP Rural- Marine Section, has been returned to its owner. A member of the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club noted the Stolen Boats Canada bulletin posted at the yacht club regarding the vessel being recovered and notified the owner of the AB Inflatable. The owner contacted the Coquitlam RCMP Rural – Marine Section and claimed his vessel that had broken free while being towed in Indian Arm. Link to original bulletin.

2000 Aquapro recovered by Nanaimo RCMP
The 2000 AQUAPRO that had been stolen overnight between September 29th and 30th 2019 from the Nanaimo Yacht Club, has been recovered by the Nanaimo RCMP off Duke Point. If you are able to assist with this investigation, please contact the Nanaimo RCMP, File 2019-39432, Non Emergency 250-754-2345 or CRIME STOPPERS 1-800-222-8477.

Surrey RCMP attempting to identify owner of 1981 Sea Ray "TWO GUN"
The Surrey RCMP are looking for assistance in identifying the current owner of a vessel seized as part of an ongoing investigation. The vessel is a 1981 26 foot Sea Ray. It has the name “TWO GUN” with a caricature of Yosemite Sam painted on the fly bridge. The vessel also bares vessel license 2H43444. The vessel was previously owned in the Campbell River, BC area prior to changing ownership. If you can assist, please contact Constable Sandy FABI of the Surrey RCMP Economic Crime Unit at 778-593-3132.

Vancouver Police Marine Unit attempting to identify owner of 2015 Princecraft
On August 27th 2019, the Vancouver Police Marine Unit recovered a 12 foot PRINCECRAFT from the shore of the Fraser River near the Arthur Laing Bridge. The vessel had been stolen from Horseshoe Bay, in West Vancouver, days earlier. If you have any information that can assist with this investigation, please contact Constable Don MacIver of the VPD Marine Unit or CRIMESTOPPERS. File 2019-173672.

Vancouver Police Marine Unit attempting to identify owner of Mercury Inflatable
On Sunday, August 25th, 2019, the crew from the Canadian Coast Guard Kitsilano Base, responded to Zeus Beach, located along the western shoreline of Stanley Park, and recovered a 12 foot Mercury Inflatable equipped with a 20 hp Mercury outboard. It appears the vessel may have been stolen and subsequently was abandoned or had drifted onto Zeus Beach. The Vancouver Police Marine Unit is attempting to identify the owner of the vessel. If you have information that could assist in this investigation, please contact Constable Murray Cummins at or CRIMESTOPPERS. File 2019-172416

Vancouver Police Marine Unit attempting to identify owner of kayak recovered near Bowen Island
The Vancouver Police Marine Unit is attempting to identify the owner of a 2015 Future Beach 10 foot kayak that was found adrift off Bowen Island’s Point Cowan on the afternoon of July 18th 2019. A search of the area by crews from the Canadian Coast Guard Kitsilano Station, was negative for any persons in possible distress. Boaters are reminded to contact the Canadian Coast Guard on VHF channel 16 or call 911 to report any vessel they find adrift or wrecked, to ensure rescue officials can determine if a search is required. Please contact Constable Graham WEBB if you can assist in identifying this kayak. VPD File 2019-144688

Stolen Centurion Avalanche A4 recovered in Langley, BC
On March 25th 2019, Stolen Boats Canada received several reports regarding a suspicious vessel. The Vancouver Police Marine Unit was notified and commenced an investigation into the vessel. The vessel was determined to be a Centurion Avalanche C4 and trailer that had been stolen from Surrey in 2017. The fraudulent Hull Identification Number had been installed on the transom, belonging to a 2002 Centurion Elite. The vessel had also been wrapped to disguise the identification of the vessel. Langley RCMP was notified and members attended and seized the vessel.

Fibreglass Tender recovered in False Creek, Vancouver
On September 1st 2018, an 8 foot fibreglass shell row boat was stolen from the Spyglass public dock under the Cambie Street Bridge in False Creek. The vessel was subsequently recovered abandoned in a marina on Granville Island on September 17th. It is believed the vessel, equipped with two wooden oars, may have been used to commit crimes aboard other vessels in the False Creek area. The vessel is light grey with a dark blue stripe and wooden seats. Please contact Constable Jamie Gibson of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit if you can assist in identifying the suspects or contact CRIMESTOPPERS.

2016 Typhoon RHIB stolen from Nanaimo Harbour has been recovered
The 2016 Typhoon 580 RHIB that had been stolen September 28th from Nanaimo Harbour has been recovered by the RCMP. On Saturday September 29th, a member of the public observed the vessel and believing it suspicious, contacted the RCMP to investigate. The vessel was subsequently identified and recovered by the RCMP. If you are able to provide any information on the theft of this vessel, please contact the RCMP Nanaimo Detachment or CRIMESTOPPERS.

Starcraft Aulminum boat stolen from Nanaimo Boat Casin is recovered in Nanaimo Estuary
The 14 foot STARCRAFT stolen from the Nanaimo Boat Basin on August 4th, has been recovered. Investigators followed up on several leads and used area knowledge to locate the vessel in the Nanaimo estuary. Please contact Constable Mike Eckert of the Nanaimo RCMP Detachment if you can assist in this investigation. (link to original stolen bulletin).

2003 Novurania stolen from Nanaimo is recovered in Chemainus, BC
The 2003 Novurania stolen from Nanaimo on July 5th , has been recovered in Chemainus, on Vancouver Island. The vessel was found hidden on a logging road in the area, along with other reported property that had been stolen from island residents over the past two weeks. The owner of the vessel reports that members of the RCMP ERT took a male into custody in relation to the recovery. The owner also wishes to thank everyone for keeping an eye out for his vessel. (link to original stolen bulletin).

2007 Mastercraft X2 stolen in 2016 is recovered
The Vancouver Police Auto Crime Enforcement Unit has recovered a 2007 Mastercraft X2 in the Fraser Valley, that had been stolen from Surrey in June of 2016. The suspect had fraudulently replaced the Hull Identification Number with that of a Mastercraft X45, that investigators tracked down in Tennessee. The investigation is ongoing. If you can assist in this investigation, please contact Detective Phil ENS. (link to original stolen boat bulletin)

1974 Cape Dory sailboat stolen in 2016 is recovered from Salt Srping Island
The 1974 Cape Dory Typhoon “Breezy”, stolen in August 2016 from Oak Bay, BC, has been recovered. A mariner from the US,passing through Sidney BC, saw a poster of the missing craft on the board in a marina, and then spotted the boat in Ganges Harbour on Saltspring Island. The RCMP was alerted and the Breezy recovered. (link to original stolen boat bulletin)

Orange Venture Flex Kayak found in False Creek, Vancouver, BC
The Vancouver Police Marine Unit is attempting to identify the owner of an 11 foot Venture Flex kayak that was abandoned at Quayside Marina in False Creek, Vancouver. The kayak is believed to have been possibly stolen from a vessel at anchor or in moorage in the False Creek area. Please contact Constable Mike Thrower if you can assist with this file. VPD File 2017-215308.

2005 Sea Ray with trailer (both stolen in 2008) recovered in Keremeos, BC
On August 24th 2017, a 2005 Sea Ray 200 that was stolen from Harrison, BC in June 2008 was recovered in Keremeos BC. The boat and trailer appear to have been stored on a property in that area for several years. If you are able to assist in this investigation, please contact the Keremeos RCMP. File 2017-1080 Non Emerg 250-499-5511. (link to original stolen bulletin).

Walker Bay Odyssey inflatable recovered in False Creek, Vancouver, BC
The Vancouver Police Marine Unit is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of a Walker Bay Odyssey that was abandoned in False Creek at Quayside Marina at approximately 3 am on Saturday August 12th 2017. The vessel is believed to have been stolen from and abandoned in the marina. If you can assist in identifying the vessel and its owner, please contact Constable Janet Stringer. Vancouver Police File 2017-162266

Stolen Bayliner Capri recovered at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver, BC
On August 1st at approximately 8:30 pm, people on Kitsilano Beach contacted the Vancouver Police to report a white and green 23 foot Bayliner Capri that had drifted onto the beach from approximately ½ mile off shore. Due to the engine being hot and the keys in the ignition with no one on board, Canadian Coast Guard crews from Kitsilano and Sea Island bases performed an extensive area search for possible bodies in the water. Vancouver Police Marine Unit members were able to identify the vessel as being stolen from a wharf in the Belcarra area of Burrard Inlet between July 31st and August 1st. If you are able to assist with any information that can help move this investigation forward, Please contact Constable Tammy Hammell at the Vancouver Police Marine Unit. VPD File 2017-154253

2017 Nautique stolen from Langdon, Alberta has been recovered
The 2017 Nautique Super Air GS 22 that was stolen from Langdon Alberta on May 30th, has been recovered by the Airdrie RCMP north of Calgary near Balzac Alberta. The file remains under investigation. (link to original stolen bulletin).

Vancouver Police seek to identify the owner of a wooden Bowron Canoe
The Vancouver Police Marine Unit is looking for assistance in identifying the owner of a 17 foot wooden canoe built by the BOWRON Canoe Company. An unidentified person was seen walking with the canoe in the 700 block of Union Street, Vancouver, on April 10th. When a resident of the neighborhood challenged the male as to ownership of the canoe, the male abandoned it and left the area. The canoe is covered in dust and appears it may have been stolen from a garage or shed in the area. If you can be of assistance please contact Constable Courtenay Mulhern. Vancouver Police Department File 2017-66335.

Coleman Canoe found in in Coal Harbour, Vancouver
On Monday April 3rd at approximately 9 am, VPD Marine Unit members attended to the Coal Harbour area and extracted two males from the water and recovered the overturned Coleman canoe that they had been paddling. Investigators are now attempting to determine the lawful owner of the 1981 Coleman 15 foot orange coloured canoe. A hand drawn name of “BLEEZSPOT” is on the portside. Please contact Constable Jamie Gibson of the VPD Marine Unit if you are able to assist. File 2017-60785.

Princecraft in New Westminster identifed as stolen
On October 19th 2016, the Port of Vancouver River Patrol crew alerted the New Westminster Police to the appearance of a 16 foot Princecraft on the bank of the north arm of the Fraser River.
The New Westminster Police Marine Unit attended and obtained the HIN and other details of the vessel. The investigation by New Westminster Police has determined that the vessel had been stolen from Chilliwack. If you can assist in this investigation, please contact Cst Ryan Newman. New Westminster Police File 2016-20315.

Sea Ray stolen in 2002 is recovered by Vancouver Police Marine Unit
On July 23rd 2016, Vancouver Police Marine Unit members checking vessels at Vanier Park, encountered a vessel and trailer that raised suspicions that the vessel and trailer may be a historical “stolen”. As a result of an extensive investigation involving assistance from M&P Mercury Sales and the US Border Patrol - Blaine Sector, the vessel was successfully identified as being a 1998 Sea Ray 190 that had been stolen on its trailer from Richmond in 2002. On August 23, VPD Marine Unit members seized the vessel. Please contact Cst Jamie Gibson or Cst Tammy Hammell of the VPD Marine Unit if you can assist in this matter.

Stolen 1984 Naden located and returned to owner
On May 28th 2016, a 1984 16 foot Naden was stolen from the Victoria Harbour Ferry wharf in Victoria Harbour. An observant member of the waterfront community located the vessel and subsequently confirmed its identity from the Stolen Boats Canada website. As a result of his actions, the vessel is now back in the care of the Victoria Harbour Ferry Company.

Aluminum Skiff stolen in West Vancouver recovered by Vancouver Police Marine Unit
On August 22nd the West Vancouver Police Department advised the Vancouver Police Marine Unit of the theft of an aluminum skiff from Horseshoe Bay that had occurred overnight between August 19th and August 20th. As a result of this information sharing, the VPD Marine Unit was able to recover the stolen skiff hours later at the municipal wharf in Snug Cove, Bowen Island. It is believed the suspect(s) used the vessel to transport stolen property from vessel break and enters in Horseshoe Bay to Bowen Island. If you have any information that could assist in identifying the suspect(s) in these crimes, please contact the West Vancouver Police Department at 604-925-7300 File 2016-9815 Constable Amy Sherwin or CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477

Nanaimo RCMP recover 2008 Livingston and Aquamarine Inflatable - owner unknown
The Nanaimo RCMP has recovered two vessels and two engines believed to be stolen. Investigators are requesting assistance in identifying the property. The vessels consist of a 14 foot 2008 Livingston and an older model 8 foot Aquamarine Inflatable. Seized in conjunction with the vessels were a Honda 50 hp outboard and a Yamaha 9.9 hp outboard. If you can assist with this investigation please contact Constable Mike Eckert of the RCMP Nanaimo 250-754-2345 or CRIMESTOPPERS. File 2015-178657.

2007 Smokercraft Sun Chaser stolen in Mission, BC is recovered
On June 14th 2016, members of the RCMP Mission Detachment recovered the remains of an aluminum pontoon boat. With assistance from technicians at the Port Moody GA Checkpoint Yamaha and a thorough inspection of the craft by members, the vessel was identified as the 2007 Smokercraft Sun Chaser that had been stolen from the Mission area in the past week. The suspects had stripped the seats, components, sides, new beige canvass and the 90 hp Mercury Outboard Board from the vessel before dumping it near Nelson St and 1st Ave. (Near Mission Golf Course). Outstanding parts include the 90 hp Mercury Outboard S/N 1B430202. Please contact the RCMP Mission Detachment (604-826-7161) if you can provide any details that could assist with this investigation. File 2016-7437.

1991 Bayliner Trophy stolen from Shawnigan Lake is recovered in Surrey - engines removed and still outstanding
On May 9 2016, a 1991 Bayliner Trophy was recovered in Surrey, BC by the RCMP. As a result of their investigation, it was determined that the vessel had been stolen from Mill Bay on Vancouver Island. The vessel’s Mercury 200 hp outboard and Yamaha 8hp auxiliary engine had been removed and remain outstanding.
2005 Mercury Optimax 200 hp O/B s/n 1B149431
2003 Yamaha T8PXHC 8 hp O/B s/n 1008168
If you are able to assist with this investigation, please contact the RCMP Shawnigan Lake Detachment (250) 743-5514 or RCMP Surrey Detachment File 2016-64369 Constable Audet (604-599-7650).

2001 Necky Sky kayak recovered on Fraser River, Ladner BC - Owner unknown
The Vancouver Police Marine Unit is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of a 2001 yellow NECKY “SKY” 8 ft kayak located in the Ladner area of the Fraser River. Please contact Constable Murray Cummins or CRIMESTOPPERS if you can assist with this investigation. File 2015-178657.

1990 fibreglass Syl Ray recovered - owner unknown
The Vancouver Police Marine Unit is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of a 1990 eight foot fibreglass Syl Ray dinghy. The vessel is believed to have been stolen from a cabin in the Howe Sound area and used to transport stolen property from cabin break and enters. Please contact Cst Rob Turner and Cst Jamie Gibson if you can assist. File 2015-14967.

Stolen MacGregor Sailboat recovered on Fraser River, Ladner BC - Owner Identified
On November 21st a concerned member of the public observed a suspicious MacGregor sailboat in the Ladner area of the Fraser River. After noting a MacGregor listed on Stolen Boats Canada as being stolen from off Kits Point in September, the caller notified the Vancouver Police Marine Unit. Members attended and secured the vessel. It was determined that all identifying numbers had been removed and the vessel had been concealed with a new name and fraudulent vessel license. An extensive inspection of the vessel enabled investigators to confirm that the vessel recovered in Ladner was the vessel stolen from Vancouver two months earlier. VPD Marine Unit would like to thank the community for their continued vigilance and assistance. Please contact Constable Murray Cummins or CRIMESTOPPERS if you can assist with this investigation.

Stolen MacGregor Sailboat recovered on Fraser River, Ladner BC - Owner Unknown
On Saturday November 21st, a member of the community of Ladner contacted the VPD Marine Unit regarding a suspicious person with a MacGregor sailboat in the south arm of the Fraser River. After checking Stolen Boats Canada, the caller was concerned the vessel was a MacGregor listed as Stolen from Vancouver. VPD Marine Unit members attended and after an investigation into the operator and vessel, seized the vessel as “Stolen”. Investigators are working on confirming the identification of the vessel. Please contact Cst. Jamie Gibson if you can assist with this investigation.

Two Green KIA cean Kayaks abandoned at False Creek Yacht Club, Vancouver, BC - Owner unknown
Vancouver Police Marine Unit is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of two green 2007 KIA Ocean Kayaks abandoned at the False Creek Yacht Club November 15th 2015. Please contact Constable Rob Turner if you can assist with this investigation. File 2015-215076

Red 1983 Achilles Inflatable with Honda outboard abandoned in False Creek area of Vancouver, BC - Owner unknown
The Vancouver Police Marine Unit has recovered eight stolen Inflatable tenders over the past 17 days in the False Creek area. The vessels appear to be being used to enter marinas from the water side to commit break and enters to vessels within. Police are attempting to identify a recovered eight foot red 1983 Achilles Inflatable equipped with a 2 hp Honda outboard. Police are also attempting to find the owners of a Nissan 9.8 hp and Honda 5 hp outboard. VPD Marine Unit is recommending boat owners secure their equipment and check on their vessels throughout the off season. Please contact Cst Jamie Gibson if you can assist with identifying the items mentioned. 604-717-9094

Achilles Inflatable with Honda outboard abanconed in False Creek area of Vancouver, BC - Owner unknown
Vancouver Police Marine Unit is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of an Achilles equipped with a Honda outboard that was abandoned at the False Creek Harbour Authority docks at 0200 hours on November 5th 2015. Please contact Constable Dave Horne or Rob Turner if you can assist with this investigation.

Stolen Aquapro Inflatable and Nissan engine recovered in Vancouver, BC
On October 28th, at 2:30 am, residents of the Spruce Harbour Marina in False Creek, Vancouver, awoke to a male attempting to tow away their 16 ft inflatable equipped with a 60 hp outboard. The suspect fled and abandoned the Aquapro Inflatable he had been operating at Spyglass Dock under the Cambie Street Bridge. Vancouver Police Marine Unit identified the “dumped” vessel as being stolen from Quayside Marina in False Creek on October 27th at 5:30 am. Police are still attempting to identify the owner of a stolen Nissan outboard located in the recovered vessel. Please contact Constable Jamie Gibson at 604-717-9094, or Constable Dave Horne or contact CRIMESTOPPERS if you can assist.

Stolen Grady White recovered in Vancouver, BC
On the morning of October 25th, the Vancouver Police Marine Unit recovered a Grady White Sailfish that had been abandoned by the suspect in the Beach Avenue Marina in False Creek at approximately 11:30 pm the previous night. Members identified the vessel as being stolen from Stones Marina in Nanaimo at approximately 5 pm on October 24th. The suspect also made off with several Islander Reels and other fishing gear from the vessel. Please contact Constable Jamie Gibson at 604-717-9094, or CRIMESTOPPERS if you can assist.

Two stolen Novurania Inflatables located in Squamish, BC
On August 25th, the Vancouver Police Marine Unit received a call from a member of the public reporting that two Novurania Inflatables were “abandoned” on the Mamquam River in Squamish BC. The caller stated that a check of the Stolen Boats Canada web site confirmed that both vessels were currently listed on the site as “STOLEN”. Members from the RCMP Squamish Detachment attended the area and recovered the vessels. The vessels had been stolen from False Creek in Vancouver on August 11th and August 13th. Please contact Constable Murray Cummins, Constable Perry Fiedler or CRIMESTOPPERS if you can assist. (link and link to original stolen bulletin).

Stolen kayak recovered in Port Coquitlam, BC
The Coquitlam RCMP Rural Section – Marine Operations have identified the Frontier kayak that had been abandoned on the street by two males in Port Coquitlam, as a STOLEN vessel. Two males were seen carrying it at Patricia Avenue and Graham Street in Port Coquitlam, near the Coquitlam River. When they were seen by a cyclist, the males dropped the vessel and ran. If you can assist, please contact Constable Taylor Sippel. RCMP Coquitlam File Number 2015-26510.

2001 Campion Chase stolen in Port Coquitlam is recovered and man charged
The Coquitlam RCMP Rural Policing Section has recovered the 2001 Campion Chase stolen from Port Coquitlam on July 2nd 2015. Following an extensive investigation, members located the vessel and are recommending charges against a male in conjunction with the incident. (link to original stolen bulletin).

2008 Sea Doo 230 Wake recovered by Lloydminster RCMP and Edmonton Police
Members of the RCMP Lloydminster Detachment and RCMP Auto Theft North-K Division investigators out of Edmonton, teamed up to successfully identify a 2008 Sea Doo 230 Wake that had been stolen from the Lloydminster Alberta area. Stolen Boats Canada is reminding boat owners to carefully record the Hull Identification Number, engine numbers and maintain current photos of your vessel to assist investigators in case of a theft. We also recommend considering a GPS Tracking systems and to secure your boat and trailer at all times.

2007 Mastercraft stolen in Vernon recovered by Edmonton Police
On June 16th 2015, RCMP Auto Theft North-K Division in Edmonton Alberta, identified a vessel believed to be stolen, as a 2007 Mastercraft that had been taken from a compound in Vernon BC in 2009. The investigation is ongoing. If you can assist with this file, please contact Constable Ken Horwood.

2014 Ab Inflatable recovered by Vancouver Police with suspect in custody
On April 8th 2015 at 0600 hrs, a jogger on the seawall in False Creek observed a male in a inflatable checking out other tenders tied up under the Cambie Street Bridge. The jogger immediately contacted the Vancouver Police. Patrol units set up on the bridges in the area in an attempt to observe the suspicious vessel while the VPD Marine units moved into the area. After a brief search of the area between the Granville Street Bridge and the Cambie Bridge, marine units located the male off loading property onto the seawall from a 2014 AB Inflatable. The male was taken into custody. The vessel was immediately identified as stolen from a vessel anchored in False Creek.

2011 Klamath stolen from Vancouver, BC is recovered in Surrey - engine still missing
On March 6th 2015, it was discovered that a 2011 16 foot Klamath equipped with a Yamaha 40 hp Outboard Jet drive had been stolen overnight from a compound near the south end of Granville Street in Vancouver. The vessel was recovered abandoned near Lien Road and 124th in Surrey, The engine and controls had been stripped from the vessel. Please forward any information that may assist in regards to this incident to PC Jamie Gibson VPD Marine Unit. Engine: Yamaha 40 hp Outboard Jet drive Serial Number 1054043. If you have any information on the theft of this vessel or the current location of the engine then please contact your local police, Crime Stoppers or Constable Jamie Gibson of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit. Vancouver Police File 2015-39811.

Bayliner recovered in Gunderson Slough near Surrey-Delta, BC
On July 20th 2014, Marine Security Unit members of the Canada Border Services Agency located a stolen Bayliner abandoned in Gunderson Slough in the Surrey- Delta area. The Delta Police Department attended and identified the vessel as being stolen from a Ladner area marina on the Fraser River. The file is still under investigation.

2008 Mastercraft stolen from Surrey is recovered with trailer
On July 1st, 2014, members of the Vancouver Police Auto Crime Enforcement Unit, with support of both the K-9 and patrol divisions, seized a MasterCraft X14. The vessel was later identified by the VPD Marine Unit as a 2008 MasterCraft X14 stolen from Surrey in 2010. The vessel had been repainted white and had been licensed using a fraudulent Hull Identification Number. The investigation is ongoing.(link to original stolen bulletin).

Mastercraft X-15 with trailer recovered by Calgary Police Service
Calgary Police Service Auto Theft Unit members recently inspected a 2007 Mastercraft X15. The HIN on the vessel was covered and the VIN on the trailer had been removed. Investigators determined the HIN was counterfeit. With the assistance of the manufacturer, investigators were able to identify the vessel and trailer as being originally reported stolen in 2010 from High River Alberta. The vessel appears to have been resold and subsequently reported stolen again in October of 2013. The vessel was originally black and yellow. If you have any information that may assist, please contact Detective Curtis McMurphy of the Calgary Police Service Auto Theft Unit at 403-428-2146.

2008 Lund stolen from North Vancouver is recovered on Fraser River
On March 26th, 2014, Department of Fisheries and Oceans officers, from the Langley BC Detachment, were patrolling the Fraser River near New Westminster when they observed a 14 foot Lund tied to the shore between the booms and shoreline. The officers recognized the vessel as the possible stolen featured on a Stolen Boats Canada bulletin they had received. Officers Clattenburg, McCrae, Klassen and Aitken secured the vessel and confirmed it to be the 2008 Lund that had been stolen from North Vancouver in early March. The vessel was seized and secured for further investigation with the assistance of the Coquitlam RCMP. (link to original stolen bulletin).

2011 Outlaw Lynx is recovered in Edmonton, Alberta
The 2011 Outlaw Lynx reported stolen in January 2014 has been recovered “chopped up” in northern Alberta. The remains of the vessel and trailer were identified with the assistance of Outlaw Eagle. The 2011 350 hp Kodiak Jetdrive, serial Number 68667122710, remains outstanding. If you are able to assist with any information regarding this incident, please contact Cpl. Garret Hoogestraat of the RCMP Auto Theft North Unit, Edmonton Alberta. (link to original stolen bulletin).

2013 Harbercraft with trailer stolen from Gibbons Alberta is recovered in Grande Prairie, Alberta
The Edmonton Police Auto Theft Unit has identified a 2013 Harbercraft Extreme and its EZ Loader trailer that had been stolen from Gibbons Alberta in April 2013. Investigators located the boat and trailer during a search warrant in Grande Prairie Alberta where an additional four stolen travel trailers were recovered. All VIN’s and the vessel HIN had been altered. If you have information regarding this investigation please contact Detective Alf Normand of the Edmonton Police Auto Theft Unit.

2007 Four Winns stolen from Agassiz is recovered in Calgary, Alberta
In early February 2014, Stolen Boats Canada received a call from a member of the public that had located a 2007 Four Winns Horizon for sale in Calgary Alberta. The caller advised that the HIN matched a Four Winns listed on Stolen Boats Canada web page. The Calgary Police Service attended and confirmed the vessel to have been stolen from Agassiz in 2011. The engine for the vessel had been previously recovered by members of the Vancouver Police Auto Crime Enforcement Unit in 2012.

2001 Bayliner 2455 Cierra stolen from Sechelt Inlet is recovered submerged near Powell River, BC
In late October 2013, a 2001 Bayliner 2455 Cierra was stolen from Lighthouse Marina in Sechelt Inlet, Sechelt BC. In mid-January 2014, the vessel was found partially submerged on the shoreline along the Sunshine Coast Highway, 4 kms west of Saltery Bay Provincial Park. (Powell River RCMP 2014-190). The white aftermarket steel radar arch, Mercruiser 5.0 litre V8, serial number 0L787555 with Alpha I stern drive, Quicksilver 8.9’ tender (HIN USA16641D405) along with all electronics, hoses and wiring were stripped from the vessel prior to it being set adrift. Please be cognizant of anyone selling parts from this vessel or that has purchased a salvaged similar vessel and recently completed a complete refit. (link to original stolen bulletin).

1994 Campion stolen from Nanaimo, BC is recovered stripped in Duncan, BC
A 1994 Campion Explorer stolen from Anchorage Marina in Nanaimo, BC on August 10, 2013 has been recovered by the Duncan RCMP. The vessel had been dumped at the side of a remote gravel road in the Mill Bay area after being stripped of the motors, instrumentation and navigational electronics. The outstanding engines are a 2006 Yamaha 150 Hp Serial # 1027816 and a 2006 Yamaha 9.9 Hp Serial # 6G813437-55. Please contact the Nanaimo RCMP if you have any information on this incident. (link to orginal stolen bulletin).

Stolen Sea Ray Bowrider recovered in Coquitlan with suspect in custody
In the first week of August 2013 a 17.5 foot Sea Ray Bow Rider was stolen from the Village of Belcarra. The theft was reported to Police on August 13 2013. On August 14th the RCMP Coquitlam Rural Section members located the vessel with the suspect inside working on the engine. Charges are pending. Intelligence suggests that there is a group operating on the lower mainland that is stealing vessels for resale. This is the second vessel stolen from the Belcarra area in the past 2 weeks. Please contact either Cst. R.SMITH or Cst. C.KENT at 604-809-4407 if you have any information that could be of assistance in this ongoing investigation. File 2013-23914.

2007 Centurion stolen from Nisku, Alberta is receovered at storage facilty
A 2007 Centurion Air Warrior stolen from Nisku Alberta in early June 2013 has been recovered. The vessel had been dropped off for temporary storage at a site on the Yellow Head Highway. The site operators became suspicious when the male suspect, who had been driving a “decked out H2”, never returned for the vessel. The RCMP was called and the vessel was subsequently identified as stolen. The owners would like to thank everyone for keeping an eye out for their vessel. (link to orginal stolen bulletin).

Herring Skiff recovered by Vancouver Police is identified as stolen vessel
On June 5th 2013 Vancouver Police Marine Unit recovered a 28 foot Herring Skiff near the Musqueam area of the Fraser River. It was determined the vessel had been stolen approximately two years ago from the south arm of the Fraser River. A Subject of interest has been identified. If you have any information on this vessel that you feel may be of assistance, please contact Constable Jamie Gibson of the VPD Marine Unit.

Avon Seasport recovered by Vancouver Police is identified as vessel stolen from Richmond, BC
On March 21st members of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit and Auto Crime Enforcement Unit recovered a 2001 Avon Seasport 400 DL. The vessel had a Washington State registration number. With the assistance of members from the US Homeland Security, Blaine Sector, the VPD were able to identify the vessel as being stolen from Richmond in 2011. The investigation is ongoing. (link to orginal stolen bulletin)

Hurston Glascraft stolen from Indian Arm is recovered near Deep Cove, BC
The Hurston Glascraft stolen from the waters of Deep Cove North Vancouver BC in December 2012, has been recovered with the assistance of members of the community. The vessel was subsequently recovered near the waters of the Iron Workers Memorial Bridge. The owner is greatly appreciative of everyone that assisted in the recovery of his vessel. If you have any information on the theft of this vessel please contact your local police, Crimestoppers, or the Constable Les Wilch (604-985-1311) of the North Vancouver RCMP. File number 2012-33121. (link to orginal stolen bulletin)

Stolen 2005 Malibu Bow Rider Recovered by Edmonton Police Service
The Edmonton Police Service Auto Theft Unit recently recovered a 2005 Malibu Bow Rider that had been stolen from Scotch Creek BC in July 2009. Investigators were able to match the recovered vessel to the Stolen Boats Canada listing which assisted in making the identification. Please contact Detective Alfred Normand, Edmonton Police Service Auto Theft Unit if have information regarding this crime at (780) 423-4567. (link to original bulletin).

Stolen 2008 Ski Centurion Enzo SV240 Recovered by Kamloops RCMP
The 2008 Ski Centurion Enzo SV240 stolen from Surrey in September 2011, has been recovered by the RCMP Kamloops Detachment. Please contact RCMP Kamloops or CRIME STOPPERS with any information on this vessel. (link to original bulletin).

Stolen 2012 Zodiac Recovered by New Westminster Police
On September 17th, a 2012 Zodiac 340 was stolen from Captain’s Cove in Ladner BC. At the beginning of October, New Westminster Police recovered the Zodiac pictured below from the Fraser River. Cst Roest of the New Westminster Police Marine Unit was attempting to identify the vessel when he received the Stolen Boats Canada Theft bulletin regarding the 2012 Zodiac stolen from Ladner BC. Cst Roest’s investigation was able to confirm that the vessel he had recovered was the Zodiac that had been stolen September 17th from Ladner BC. The investigation is ongoing. (link to original bulletin).

Stolen 1928 Moresby recovered
Corporal Larry Jacobs of the South Island Integrated Marine Unit advises that the Moresby III has been recovered and a person of interest is in custody. The investigation continues. If you have any information that could assist in the investigation, please contact Corporal Jacobs at 250 380-6247. Thanks for the continued efforts of all involved. (link to original bulletin).

Sea Doo Wake boat and trailer recovered by Kelowna RCMP
The Kelowna RCMP have recovered the Sea Doo Wake boat and trailer that had been stolen from the Kelowna area between July 24th and July 25th. It is still an active investigation and any pertinent information can be forwarded to the Kelowna RCMP (250-762-3300) or Crime Stoppers.

Stillwater Catamaran recovered - fuel tanks still missing
The stolen Stillwater “Coaches Boat” has been recovered in the North Arm of the Fraser River. The suspects appear to have stolen several portable fuel tanks from the vessel. Any information on this incident can be forwarded to the RCMP Richmond Detachment. If you have any information on this theft please contact the Richmond RCMP (604-278-1212).

Stolen Brig recovered in North Vancouver
On January 28th 2012, a 2008 Brig Inflatable was stolen from a residence in the River Road area of Ladner. On February 1st, the vessel was recovered in North vancouver as a result of a project by the Vancouver Police Auto Theft Enforcement Team and the Marine Unit. The investigation is ongoing.

Abandoned Boat and trailer found in New Westminster identified as stolen from Vancouver
On September 21st 2011, the New Westminster Police Service advised Stolen Boats Canada that a 1980’s Cobra speed boat had been found abandoned in New Westminster. A bulletin was fanned out and subsequently posted on the web page. Constable Caedmon Nash of the Vancouver Police Department received the Stolen Boats Canada bulletin and began searching the internet where he located the vessel in question on Craigslist associated to a “Stolen Vessel” ad posted by the vessel owner. The owner and the New Westminter Police were advised, and it was determined the vessel was stolen in Vancouver on September 15th. A joint investigation into the incident is ongoing. Contact Cst Russ Roest of the New Westminster Police if you have information regarding the theft of this vessel. NWPS 604-525-5411 File Number 2011-17377.

Zeta stolen in West Vancouver is recovered in the Fraser River by Fisheries Officers
On Saturday September 10th at approximately 7 pm, Department of Fisheries officers from the Fraser Valley West Detachment were patrolling the Fraser River in the Pattulla Bridge area. They spotted a vessel tied to an abandoned wharf on the Surrey side of the river that resembled the Zeta on a bulletin they had received from Stolen Boats Canada. During their investigation, officers noted that the vessel license had been changed to disguise the vessel. They were able to determine the vessel license to be fraudulent.
Members reviewed the Stolen Boats Canada bulletin on their laptop and confirmed the vessel to be the 19’ Zeta reported stolen from Horseshoe Bay within the last two weeks. The vessel was seized and the investigation continues. (link to original stolen vessel bulletin)

Stolen Achilles inflatable recovered by VPD Marine Squad
On August 18th Vancouver Police Marine Unit members were doing a search of wharfs in False Creek in an attempt to locate an Achilles that had been stolen a week previous from the area. The search resulted in the recovery of the 2006 Achilles and engine located tied to the pilings near Science World in the east basin. It appears the vessel was still being used by the suspect and was possibly involved in several vessel break and enters in the False Creek area. If you have any information that could further assist in this investigation, please contact Cst Jamie Gibson. (link to original stolen vessel bulletin)

2004 Sea Ray Sun Sport stolen in Quebec is recovered in Vancouver
At the conclusion of the fireworks display in English Bay on July 30th, a Sea Ray Sun Sport 290 caught the attention of members. The HIN and engine numbers had been altered and the VIN had been removed from the trailer. The vessel was seized by members for investigation. Following a Joint Forces Operation between the Vancouver Police Marine Unit and the Coquitlam RCMP Rural Enforcement Unit, the vessel was identified as being stolen from Quebec in June of 2006. The vessel had been re licensed in Ontario before being sold to a Delta man. The vessel has been insured and operating in BC since 2007. Anyone with information that could assist in this investigation is requested to contact Cst Jamie Gibson of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit.

Owner of Southern Pacific Inflatable located after seeing post on website
On June 22nd Constable Greg Smith of the New Westminster Police Service confirmed the identity of the owner of a Southern Pacific inflatable that had been recovered from the Fraser River. The owner of the inflatable observed his vessel on Stolen Boats Canada web site and contacted Constable Smith. The tender had been stolen along with the victim’s larger vessel from a marina in Richmond. Following an investigation, Constable Smith was able to confirm the vessel belonged to the caller. Link to original post.

Chilliwack RCMP recover stolen PWC - owner unknown
The Chilliwack RCMP recovered a 1997 Bombardier Sea-Doo and trailer. The HIN has been removed and the craft subsequently painted red. It is believed that the original colour was white and purple. The secondary HIN was located however it was last registered in 1999. Please contact Constable Layne Penner of the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment Crime Reduction Unit at (604) 792-4611 if you can assist in the identification of this vessel. RCMP Chilliwack File 2011-15730

VPD seek assistance in identifying Maxxon Inflatable
On May 24th 2011 a Maxxon Inflatable was left tied to a vessel in the False Creek Harbour Authority docks near the Burrard Bridge. The owner of the vessel that it was tied on to, awoke to find his Brigg inflatable stolen and the Maxxon left in its place. The owner of the missing Brigg searched False Creek and subsequently found his vessel tied up at Stamps Landing in the False Creek east basin. His 2006 15 hp Mercury outboard is still outstanding. (serial number 0T864074).
Constable Alan Mah (604-817-1946) of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of the Maxxon Inflatable left behind. File Number 11-78659.

2011 Brig recovered on Bowen Island
On May 5th 2011, Brad Leaney of Westcan Inflatable Boats contacted the Vancouver Police Marine Unit after seeing a Brig that was listed as stolen on Stolen Boats Canada , being offered for sale on Craigslist. Leaney had sold the vessel originally through his dealership and was confident that the boat was one in the same. A joint project involving the Bowen Island RCMP, Vancouver Police Marine Unit and the Vancouver Police Anti Fencing Unit resulted in the identification and recovery of the vessel on Bowen Island. It was determined that the party currently selling the vessel was unaware it was stolen. The investigation is ongoing. (link to original theft bulletin).

2006 Yamaha outboard recovered
On April 12th Stolen Boats Canada received a call from Rick Hammer of the Pitt Meadows Paddling Club.
Hammer stated that a barge had arrived in the South Alouette River over night and it had a new engine attached and a tender in tow. The RCMP Coquitlam Rural Policing Unit attended to inspect the vessel. The serial number plate was removed from the motor however, the investigators located a secondary serial number, checked Stolen Boats Canada web site on their personal “iPhone” and determined that the 2006 Yamaha 20hp outboard was stolen from Pitt Meadows Marina between April 1st and 8th 2011. (link to original theft bulletin).

2007 Rinker Captiva recovered in Pitt Meadows
On March 29th 2011, VPD Marine Unit members obtained a break in a protracted investigation that lead to the recovery of a 2007 Rinker Captiva that had been reported stolen in December 2010 from Sechelt. With assistance from the Coquitlam RCMP Rural Policing Unit and the Ridge Meadows RCMP, the vessel was successfully recovered in the Pitt Meadows area near the Fraser River. An inspection of the vessel has revealed that the vessel has been renumbered and repainted prior to its theft from Sechelt. It is believed that the vessel may have originally been stolen in June 2010 from the Kelowna area. The vessel remains in the VPD Marine Unit compound while investigators attempt to identify the vessel further. Please contact PC Jamie Gibson at the VPD Marine Unit if you have information on this or any other suspicious vessels. jamie.gibson@vpd.ca. (link to original theft bulletin).

2001 Sea Ray recovered in Kelowna with stolen truck and trailer
On March 18th the Kelowna RCMP Property Crime Unit executed a search warrant on a rural property situated between Beaverdell and Rock Creek. Upon execution of the warrant a stolen 28ft. 2001 Sea Ray and matching boat trailer were located hidden down an embankment and behind some trees. The vessel had been reported stolen from Kelowna in September 2010. A stolen 2008 Dodge ram and 35ft triple axle trailer were also recovered. Anyone that may have information on this or other crimes in the Kelowna area are asked to contact Cst. Collier Henneberry Auto-Theft Coordinator Property Crime Unit Kelowna RCMP Phone: 250-762-3300. (link to original theft bulletin).

Polaris stolen from Ladner is recovered in Langley
On March 16th 2011, a male contacted Chris Small of Chris Small Marine Surveyors to state that he had been on a property in Langley and had seen a 15’ Polaris that was listed on Stolen Boats Canada web page as “Stolen”. Chris Small contacted the VPD Marine Unit and advised them of the information. On March 19th, members attended a farm in Langley and identified the 2003 Polaris pictured below. The vessel had been stolen from Captain’s Cove in 2007. The engine and trailer remain outstanding. Please forward any information that can be of assistance to Cst Jamie Gibson at 604-817-1946 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. (link to original theft bulletin).

Beneteau 473 Sailboat stolen from North Saanich is recovered by Delta Police
On March 14th, the 47' Beneteau "Merriweather" was reported stolen from Canoe Cove Marina in North Saanich BC. As a result of a combined effort of the staff at Canoe Cove Marina, Victoria Marine Commercial Traffic and the RCMP, the vessel was determined to be in a marina on the Fraser River in Delta BC. After an extensive investigation by the Delta Police Department, the Merriweather, now sporting a new name and numbers, was recovered on the afternoon of March 18th. The investigation is ongoing. Please contact your local police or the Sidney RCMP (250-656-3931) if you have any information on this theft (File Number 2011-1250). (link to original theft bulletin).

Stolen Bayliner recovered from residence in Abbotsford
Abbotsford Police seized a 19’ Bowrider from a residence in Abbotsford during an investigation. The vesssel had decals representing the vessel as a Maxum. The HIN had also been altered to replicate a Maxum. With assistance from the Vancouver Police Marine unit, the vessel was subsequently identified as a Bayliner 185 stolen from the lower mainland in 2008. The investigation is ongoing.

2004 Moomba Mobius stolen from Kelowna is recovered in Surrey
A caller contacted Stolen Boats Canada after observing a vessel in a field in South Surrey that the caller believed to be listed on the web page as stolen. Wishing to remain anonymous, the caller was given directions on contacting Crime Stoppers. The subsequent tip through Crime Stoppers resulted in the recovery of a stolen 2004 Skiers Choice Moomba Mobius XLV by the Vancouver Police Marine Unit early on February 23. The vessel has been identified as being stolen from the Kelowna area in mid October 2010. The investigation is ongoing. (link to original theft bulletin).

2006 Lund SSV Aluminum runabout stolen from Pitt Lake is recovered
Two outdoorsmen located a submerged 2006 Lund SSV-18' red aluminum runabout in a slough off the Pitt River. The 2008 25hp Yamaha outboard was located in the water close by. After salvaging the vessel and engine, the men checked the Stolen Boats Canada web page and noted the vessel listed as being stolen in late December from Pitt Lake. There have been several cabin break and enters and vessel thefts in the Pitt Lake area and police are reminding property owners to monitor their assets on a regular basis. Please report any s suspicious a activities observed on the Pitt to the Coquitlam or Ridge Meadows RCMP. (link to original theft bulletin).

Thunder Jet stolen in Maple Ridge and recovered in Fraser River
On December 31st 2010, Cst Mainwood of the RCMP Ridge Meadows Detachment attended to a warehouse in the 23300 block River Road in Maple Ridge to a reported break and enter. Between 1400 hrs on December 30th and 1400 hrs on December 31st, suspects(s) broke into a commercial building and stole a 22 foot 2009 Thunder Jet Rio Classic and trailer. On January 2nd 2011, the vessel was recovered adrift in the Fraser River near the Alex Fraser Bridge. The trailer remains outstanding. Please contact Cst Greg Mainwood (604-463-6251) if you have any information that can assist with this investigation (RCMP Ridge Meadows file 2010-29506).

Mastercraft Prostar recovered in Abbottsford based on checks of Stolen Boats Canada
On November 15th 2010, a male contacted staff at Chris Small Marine Surveyors and advised that he had purchased a 1993 Mastercraft Prostar from a male in late September. At the time the caller had given the male a deposit but when the seller never returned for the balance owing, the caller became suspicious and checked the Stolen Boats Canada web page. The caller subsequently noted that his new vessel was listed as being stolen from a residence in Abbotsford days before he had purchased it. The vessel has been seized and the incident is under investigation. Link to original stolen boat bulletin.

Mastercraft and trailer recovered in vehicle stop by Kelowna RCMP
In May 2010, this 2002 Mastercraft and trailer were stolen from a residence in Abbotsford. On September 4th, Constable Boffy of the RCMP Kelowna Detachment stopped a vehicle as a possible impaired. As a result of Constable Boffy’s stop, the trailer and vessel being towed by the possible impaired driver, were identified as stolen from Abbotsford and subsequently seized. The incident is still under investigation. Link to original stolen boat bulletin.

Bayliner Capri recovered in Maple Ridge based on checks of Stolen Boats Canada
In early 2010 an unknown male brought a 1995 Bayliner Capri into a mechanic in Maple Ridge for some engine work. Once the work was complete, the mechanic made numerous attempts to track down the male to retrieve the vessel. When the male did not return for the vessel, the mechanic checked Stolen Boats Canada and noted that the vessel had been stolen from a residence in Maple Ridge in 2006. The Ridge Meadows RCMP and insurance company are currently investigating the matter. Link to original stolen boat bulletin.

Boston Whaler stolen from Surrey is recovered in Mission
The 2002 Boston Whaler Ventura stolen from a residence in Surrey BC in mid October has been recovered in Mission BC with trailer and engine. Members of the RCMP Mission Detachment in conjunction with Chris Small of Chris Small Marine Surveyors will be inspecting the vessel for leads to a possible theft ring operating on the lower mainland. The investigation is ongoing.

Yamaha 8hp engine recovered in Abbotsford
On October 31st 2010, a gentalman contacted Stolen Boats Canada to report that he had purchased a 2007 Yamaha 8hp outboard from Craig’s List. He subsequently checked the listing for stolen engines on the Stolen Boats Canada web page and to his horror realized he had spent $1100 on a stolen engine. He immediately contacted the Abbotsford Police Department to alert them to this fact. The engine had been stolen in Abbotsford in April 2009. Monthly theft updates forwarded by Cathee McLusky of Harlock Murray Underwriting to Stolen Boats Canada and the honesty of the caller, made the recovery possible.

Stolen engine recovered with abandoned boat in Coquitlam
On October 23rd 2010, concerned boaters in the South Allouette River contacted Stolen Boats Canada regarding a suspicious vessel abandoned in the river. Cst Poitras of the Coquitlam RCMP Rural Policing Unit was notified and immediately attended to the vessel. Through his investigation, he determined that the Yamaha outboard on the vessel, had been stolen from the Fraser River in Maple Ridge during the month of October. The vessel that was stolen with the engine is still at large . A vessel theft bulletin will follow.
If you have any information on this engine or can assist in the identification of the vessel that it was attached to at the time of its recovery, please contact Constable Matt POITRAS at the Coquitlam RCMP Detachment at 604-945-1550.

2003 Larson recovered by West Kelowna RCMP
On October 18 2010, Constable Kent Hall of the West Kelowna RCMP recovered a 2003 Larson adrift on Okanagan Lake. The vessel had no documentation on board nor had it been reported missing. A consorted effort by West Kelowna RCMP, Rayburn’s Marine World, the Pleasure Craft Licensing enter in Fredericton New Brunswick and the Vancouver Police Marine Unit, lead to the identification of the vessel and the subsequent return to its lawful owner. The investigation is ongoing.

Sea Doo Recovered in Maple Ridge identified as Coquitlam stolen
Lengthy follow up conducted by Constable Tony Eeftink of the RCMP Ridge Meadows Detachment into the Bombardier Sea Doo recovered from the Pitt River in August 2010, has resulted in the confirmation that it had been stolen in 2002 from Coquitlam BC. The investigation is ongoing.

Information Requested - AB Inflatable recovered by Ladysmith RCMP
The Ladysmith Maritime Society located a 10’ AB Inflatable with an aluminum bottom. Vessel is powered by a 9.9 hp Yamaha. The engine serial number and the HIN for the vessel have been removed. The vessel has limited sea growth or water staining leading to the belief that vessel is a tender from a larger vessel. Please contact Cst Jo Anne RUPPENTHAL, Ladysmith RCMP Detachment 250-245-2215, File # 2010-3116.

Alumaweld Talon recovered by Delta PD
On August 29th 2010, Chris Small Marine Surveyors received a call regarding the location of a possible stolen Alumaweld Talon in Delta BC. The Delta Police Department was contacted and the vessel was subsequently seized. If you have any information that can be of assistance to this investigation please contact Constable Schultz at 604-946-441. File 2010-17957

Bayliner Trophy Recovered by VPD in Fraser River
On August 28th members of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit were patrolling the Fraser River near the Musqueum when they observed a Bayliner Trophy aground in an adjacent slough. Their investigation determined that the vessel had been stolen from Campbell River. The vessel was seized and the investigation is ongoing. If you have any information that could assist, please contact the VPD Marine Unit at 604-817-1946 or 778-878-4462.

Stolen Vessels recovered in Shuswap Lake
On August 27th Chris Marrie of Transport Canada Marine contacted Stolen Boats Canada to advise that a Joint Force Operation checking anglers and boating safety checks on Shuswap Lake between Transport Canada, Department of Fisheries, Conservation and Protection and the RCMP, had resulted in the recovery of two vessels. The vessels were found aground on two different sand bars near Sicamous Narrows. It was determined that the ignitions had been compromised on both vessels. The boats were towed back to Sicamous for an RCMP investigation. Both vessels were stolen from local marinas. Any information that can assist in these investigations can be forwarded to Cst. Ryan Alexander of the RCMP Sicamous Detachment (250-836-2878).

Campion recovered by VPD Marine Unit
The 1976 Campion reported stolen from the Mitchell Island area has been recovered near the foot of Granville Street on the Fraser River. The 2000 Yamaha 9.9 hp outboard remains outstanding. If you have any information that may be of assistance please contact Cst Graham Webb -VPD Marine Unit 604-817-1946 or 778-878-4462

Avon 310 Inflatable recovered by VPD Marine Unit now identified
On July 1st 2010 Vancouver Police Marine Unit members recovered a 2004 Avon 310 adrift in False Creek. The vessel has subsequently been identified as being stolen from a vessel at berth at Quayside Marina in False Creek between June 30th and July 1st. If you have any information that may be of assistance please contact Cst Rich Jean or Cst Biant Padam -VPD Marine Unit 604-817-1946 or 778-878-4462.

Avon 310 Inflatable recovered by VPD Marine Unit
On July 1st 2010 Vancouver Police Marine Unit members recovered a 2004 Avon 310 adrift in False Creek. The vessel is equipped with a 2004 Johnson 9.9 hp outboard. Please Contact the VPD Marine Unit if you can assist in the identification of the vessel.
VPD Marine Unit 604-817-1946 or 778-878-4462 Cst Rich Jean or Cst Biant Padam

Titan Inflatable recovered by Delta Police after brief chase on Fraser River
On June 29th, 2010 Delta Police Department members with the assistance of Air 2, Richmond RCMP and the New Westminster Police Marine Unit, recovered the Titan Inflatable after a brief chase on the Fraser River. Police believe the vessel may have been originally stolen from the Vancouver area prior to being used for committing vessel break and enters in the Delta and Richmond area. If you can assist in identifying this recovered stolen vessel, please contact the Delta Police Department (604-946-4411 File 2010-12850).

Bayliner 285 recovered at Coal Harbour Marina - vessel previously stolen twice
On 2010 June 26th Vancouver Police Marine Unit, acting on information from staff at Coal Harbour Marina identified a 28’ Bayliner Cierra as reported stolen from Port Moody in 2008. Further inspection of the vessel by VPD members confirmed beliefs that the vessel had originally been stolen from Crescent Beach marina in 2007 when she was named “Coconut Grove”. An investigation is ongoing in the matter. (link to Original 2007 theft bulletin, link to 2008 theft bulletin)

Four Winns stolen from Vernon is recovered by Coquitlam RCMP
On May 24th members from the RCMP Coquitlam Detachment Patrol Division attended to a report of a possible impaired boater on the Fraser River. Members of the RCMP Coquitlam Rural Section attended to assist. The investigation determined that the vessel and trailer in question had been stolen in 2007 from Vernon BC. The investigation is ongoing. Please contact Constable Matt Poitras or Constable Blakeman at the Coquitlam Detachment if you have information on this vessel at 604-945-1550.

2004 Tige stolen from West Vancouver is recovered in Kelowna
A 2004 Tige has been recovered by members of the Kelowna RCMP. Members determined that the vessel had been stolen from West Vancouver in 2007. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information on this vessel that may assist in the investigation, please contact Constable Collier Henneberry at the RCMP Kelowna Detachment, 250-762-3300. (Link to original theft bulletin)

Catamaran stolen in Mexico is recovered destroyed, suspects arrested
The 2000 Robertson & Caine 44’ Velero Catamaran stolen from La Paz, Mexico, in November 2008 has been recovered 160 km north of Mazatlan. Unfortunately the vessel was destroyed. The suspects were located in Florida.

Mastercraft Prostar stolen from Langley recovered in Abbotsford
The Abbotsford Police Department recently identified this 1999 Mastercraft and trailer when members seized approximately one million dollars worth of vehicles and heavy equipment. The vessel and trailer had been stolen from Langley BC in late September. Several people were taken into custody in relation to the seizures. The investigation is ongoing.

Sea Doo stolen in 2008 recovered in Mission
Cst. Cam KAMIYA of the Mission RCMP Community Response Unit recovered a Sea Doo RXP that had been stripped of the engine and dumped in a secluded waterway in the Mission area. Cst Kamiya contacted Bombardier and traced the Sea Doo to the original owner but was unable to obtain any details from the subject. On November 10 2009, Cst Kamiya’s investigation lead him to the Stolen Boats Canada web page where he was able to identify the recovered craft as being stolen from Surrey in August of 2008.

Sport Fish Boat recovered by Vancouver Police Marine Unit
On 2009 October 12, Vancouver Police Marine Unit members located and seized an aluminum sport fish vessel. The subsequent investigation by members identified the vessel as being stolen from a Burnaby bailiff’s compound a few nights previous. Alert residents of the area where the vessel was located are being credited with the recovery.

Stolen Bayliner recovered in Nanaimo
In 2004, the Bayliner Cierra, pictured below, was stolen from Lynnwood Marina in North Vancouver. Shortly after the theft, investigators with the West Vancouver Police obtained information regarding the vessel and the new altered HIN. The investigation led to the Nanaimo area but then went cold. The vessel was subsequently added to Stolen Boats Canada. On September 18th 2009 Stolen Boats Canada received information that the stolen vessel was in Nanaimo Harbour. A consorted effort involving the RCMP West Coast Marine Squad, RCMP Gabriola Island, RCMP North Vancouver and the Vancouver Police Marine Unit, resulted in the vessel being located and identified as that stolen in 2004 from Lynnwood Marina.

Stolen Laser Pico Recovered by VPD
The 12’ Laser Pico Sailing Dinghy stolen from the Kitsilano Sailing Club in early July 2009 has been recovered by Constables Ford and Lee while on patrol in the Jericho area of Vancouver. The file is still active.

Stolen Sylvan Adventure recovered on Langley Farm
In early August 2009, Langley RCMP members attended a property in the Langley area to investigate a report of a suspicious vessel. On investigation, members determined that the vessel was on file stolen with the Vancouver Police Department. The vessel and trailer had been stolen in August 2008 from Vanier Park in Vancouver. The investigation continues.

Charter ship Rosella III stolen from Granville Island and recovered in active Pass with suspect arrested
On September 4th 2009 at 4 pm, Ken Ashley noticed his 1958 Grenfell 52 footer, the Rosella III was missing from her berth at Granville Island. VPD Marine was advised and immediately enlisted the assistance of Vancouver Coast Guard Radio. A broadcast was made on VHF 16. Moments later crews of the Alison Nicole I and the Sea Span Commander located a debris field of the Rosella III’s life raft, life rings and other items off Sturgeon Banks. A full SAR was entered into by JRCC in case the debris field was more than a “Smoke Screen”. At approximately 7 pm, BC Ferries vessel Bowen Queen reported that she was following the Rosella III through Active Pass. The Spirit of BC also assisted in tailing the Rosella III. A Canadian Forces Cormorant held over head while members of the Ganges RCMP, with the assistance of the CCG Life Boat Cape Kuper boarded the Rosella III and took the suspect into custody. Police will be recommending numerous charges in relation to the incident. VPD Marine would like to thank everyone for their vigilance.

Recovered ZODIAC found by the RCMP Sunshine Coast Detachment
On August 15th 2009 Cst Fran Moreau of the RCMP Sunshine Coast Detachment seized an 8.5ft ZODIAC from the shoreline of Gambier Island. Cst Moreau’s investigation led her to Stolen Boats Canada’s web page where she identified the Zodiac as being stolen from False Creek, Vancouver. The 2004 Yamaha outboard remains outstanding. The investigation is ongoing.

Stolen Clinker Pram recovered near Horseshoe Bay
On 2009 August 17^th Jon Richardson contacted Stolen Boats Canada to advise that his custom hand crafted Clinker Pram had been recovered in the woods near Horse Shoe Bay. Jon wanted to acknowledge the assistance of the staff at The Boat Center and that of Sewell’s Marina for assisting in the vessel’s recovery.

Owner of 1992 Caribe located thanks to bulletin by Stolen Boats Canada
On August 10, 2009. minutes after sending out the request for assistance in identifying the damaged Caribe pictured below, Stolen Boats Canada received information from Pat Haliburton of HUB International and Michelle Zimmerman of Inlet Marine, identifying the owner of the salvaged Caribe. Thanks again to everyone for taking the time to view the bulletins. Original Bulletin.

Chilliwack RCMP request assistance in identifying the owner of a recovered vessel
Constable Lane PENNER of the Chilliwack RCMP is requesting assistance in identifying a vessel, trailer and engine recently seized in the Chilliwack area. The vessel’s paint has been ground off and the HIN plate has been removed. The engine is an older Honda. The vessel’s hull may have previously been green in colour. Contact Cst Lane Penner, RCMP Chilliwack Detachment. Office: 604-792-4611 layne.penner@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

1992 Dart Catamaran Recovered
On 2009-05-30 at 0330 hrs, the St Clair County Sheriff’s Office recovered the Dart 18 catamaran that had gone missing from the Lakeport State Park in Michigan State. The investigation is ongoing.

2002 Baja Outlaw stolen from Coquitlam is recovered on Vancouver Island
On 2009-04-28 information was received that the 2002 Baja Outlaw stolen from Coquitlam BC on March 1st (see theft alert), has been recovered on Vancouver Island. The vessel’s 475 hp Mercruiser, serial number 0M050036 is still outstanding. The RCMP is continuing to investigate the theft and recovery of the vessel.

2001 Bayliner 2858 stolen from Maple Ridge is recovered in Port Moody
On 2009-04-23 a Theft Alert was issued by Chris Small Marine Surveyors regarding the theft of the Bayliner 2858 pictured below. On April 27th, alert marina staff in Vancouver Harbour spotted the vessel as it headed eastbound. Recognizing the vessel from the Theft Alert bulletin, the marina staff contacted the Vancouver Police Marine Unit who tailed the vessel to Rocky Point Marina in Port Moody where Port Moody Police Department members were waiting. Two males were subsequently taken into custody. Thanks to the actions of the marina staff, the vessel was recovered. The RCMP Ridge Meadows investigation is ongoing.

2005 Titan Inflatable confirmed as stolen and returned to owner
With the assistance of Judy Vollbrecht at Mercury Marine, Fond du Lac, WISCONSIN tracing down the owner of the 9.9 hp kicker, the RCMP Richmond Detachment successfully identified and returned the 2005 Titan 310 Inflatable found adrift in the north arm of the Fraser River on 2009-02-02 (as previously reported on this website). The investigation determined that the tender had been stolen and is alleged to have been used for several vessel break and enters in the area. A male is in custody in connection to the incidents. The investigation is ongoing.

2005 Bayliner Cierra 285 recovered in Burrard Inlet
On 2009-02-24 Port Moody PD and Vancouver Police Marine Squad converged on a 2005 Bayliner Cierra 285 in Burrard Inlet. Although the HIN had been altered and a new vessel license obtained, police successfully identified the vessel as being stolen from Richmond in 2007. The investigation is ongoing.

2004 Sea Ray Sundancer 360 recovered
On 2009-02-23 members of the RCMP Ridge Meadows Detachment converged on a wharf on the Fraser River near the Maple Ridge Mission border where they identified and seized the Sea Ray 360 Sundancer previously stolen from the Pitt River area. The investigation is ongoing. This vessel had been posted as a stolen boat on this website.

Necky Manitou Sea Kayak recovered
On 2009-02-03 this vessel was found floating in False Creek by the Canadian Coast Guard crew from Kitsilano Base. The vessel had a single rowing paddle aboard (not a kayak paddle), leading police to belive it may be stolen. The VPD Marine Unit are attempting to identify the owner. Contact CST Steve Kempton or CST Rob Holland at the VPD Marine Unit 604-817-1946 if you have any information.

Aluminum Dinghy "Fletcher Flagship" recovered
On 2009-02-03 this vessel was recovered by the VPD Marine Unit and is believed to have been used in vessel Break and Enters in the Coal Harbour area. This vessel is believed to be stolen and the VPD Marine Unit are attempting to identify the owner. Contact CST Steve Kempton (steve.kempton@vpd.ca) or CST Rob Holland (robert.holland@vpd.ca) at the VPD Marine Unit 604-817-1946 if you have any information.

2003 Bayliner 195BR with trailer recovered in Mission
On 2009-02-01 members from the RCMP Mission Detachment noted a Bayliner that caused them to believe it may be stolen. On further inspection they noted the Hull Identification Number had been removed. The VIN had also been removed off the trailer. Further investigation led members to identify the vessel as a 2003 Bayliner 195BR stolen from Surrey in 2007. The vessel and trailer were seized. The Investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this vessel is requested to contact Cst Samantha Audley, RCMP Mission Detachment at 604-826-7161.

Stolen Vessel salvaged from Squamish River
On 2008-11-07 Jim Naylor, office of the Receiver of Wrecks contacted the Vancouver Police Marine Unit requesting assistance in identifying a vessel salvaged from the Squamish River. A subsequent investigation determined the vessel to have been stolen. The RCMP Squamish Detachment is investigating the theft.

Regal Commodore recovered at Shuswap Lake
On 2008-09-23 a resident of the Shuswap Lake region contacted Superintendant Jim Naylor of Transport Canada Receiver of Wrecks regarding a Regal tied to a wharf in the lake. Superintendant Naylor directed the caller to the Stolen Boats Canada web page where it was confirmed that the vessel was stolen from Auction World in Kelowna. The truck and trailer taken with the vessel are still outstanding. The owners of Auction World appreciate everyone’s assistance in the recovery.

Wellcraft Excel recovered in Port Moody
An alert member of the Port Moody Police Department attending to an unrelated file noted this 1993 Excel parked on a trailer in a back alley. The member checked the vessel and determined the vessel to be stolen from Langley BC. The member identified a party associated to the vessel. The matter is still under investigation.

Bayliner recovered on Coquihalla
This 2005 Bayliner 185BR taken from Kelowna in February 2008, has been recovered from the tourist information centre on the Coquihalla connector, near Westbank. The vessel was seized by the RCMP and towed to a impound lot. According to Huston Grant Adjusters, the vessel was later identified as stolen.

2008 Titan AL310 recovered in Vancouver and returned to owner
On 2008-09-11 Vancouver Police Marine Unit recovered a 2008 Titan AL310 Inflatable that had been wedged under the Main Street Pier. With the assistance of Barrett Marketing and River Marine Supplies and Distributers, the vessel has been identified as being stolen from Seymour Creek Marina. The vessel has been returned to it's owner. The investigation is ongoing.

Bayliner Capri Recovered by Port Moody
On September 4, 2008 the Vancouver Police Marine Unit checked a Bayliner Capri moored at Rocky Point public ramp. The vessel was determined to be stolen from Nanaimo in mid August. Members of the Port Moody Police Department attended and will investigate the incident further.

2006 Thunder Jet Luxor Recovered in Hope
On September 3, 2008 the 2006 Thunder Jet Luxor stolen from the Pitt River in Maple Ridge has been recovered by members of the RCMP Hope Detachment. The vessel has been taken to TNT Marine to be inspected as part of the ongoing investigation conducted by members from the RCMP Hope and Ridge Meadows Detachments.

Log Salvage Vessel recovered at Receiver of Wrecks
On August 27, 2008 Transport Canada Marine Division analyst, Meaghan Burform, made a link between the aluminum log salvage vessel missing from Caroline Lake and a notification of a vessel forwarded to the Receiver of Wrecks. The vessel has been located and the RCMP Detachment covering Caroline Lake will be investigating the matter.

17' Hourston Glascraft stolen from Sewell's Marina
An alert log salvager on the Fraser River spotted the stolen Hourston Glascraft in the Port Coquitlam area. The RCMP were called and attended. The male suspect beached the vessel and fled up a tree before being taken into custody by members of the RCMP Coquitlam detachment. The Sewell’s Marina logo on both port and starboard had been painted over. Eric Sewell of Sewell's Marina thanks everyone for their assistance.

2007 Bayliner 185BR
On 2008 July 23rd North Vancouver RCMP members checking vessels at Kate’s Park boat ramp noted some inconsistencies regarding a Bayliner 185BR and took photos prior to allowing the occupants to proceed. A joint investigation with the RCMP North Vancouver and Vancouver Police Marine Unit with assistance from Aaron Fell of Olympic Boat Center, Surrey and Darrell Richardson of Service Canada Pleasure Craft Licensing in Fredericton NB, determined the vessel to be stolen from Coquitlam BC. On July 26th Members of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit located the vessel in False Creek. The vessel and trailer were seized and two parties placed into custody. The HIN had been removed and the vessel’s blue trim had been painted black. A Vessel License had been fraudulently duplicated from an unrelated local vessel of the same model. A joint investigation between North Vancouver RCMP and VPD Marine Unit continues.

2000 Malibu Wakesetter
On 2008-05-21 the Vancouver Police Marine Unit seized a 2000 Malibu Wakesetter in Burnaby that had an altered Hull Identification Number. With the assistance of Performance Watersports and TNT Marine, members located a secondary HIN and identified the vessel as being stolen from Kelowna in 2001. A joint investigation with the RCMP Kelowna Detachment, VPD and Vessel Licensing Canada is ongoing. Four lower mainland men are being investigated as a result of the recovery.

2006 Sea Ray 320 “Princess Serphina”
Approximately 3 hours after receiving the theft bulletin on the Princess Serphina, Mike Short of Vancouver Marina in the Fraser River observed a Sea Ray Sundancer with two suspicious males at his fuel dock. The vessel had a different Vessel license and was not displaying any name. Mike contacted the Vancouver Police Marine Unit who were able to locate the vessel in English Bay, board it and confirm it to be e the stolen Princess Serphina. Two males were subsequently arrested. As a result of Mike and his staff, the $250,000 vessel was recovered.

2008 Thunder Jet Havasu Recovered
On 2008-05-06 Colette Bell of Marine Titles Canada observed the Thunder Jet in the attached photo at # 1 Rd and Francis in Richmond. Bell recalled the vessel from the “Theft Bulletin” in late April. She was able to obtain a photo which she forwarded to Stolen Boats Canada and the VPD Marine Unit. The vessel was confirmed by Rivercity Marine as the vessel stolen from their dealership. VPD forwarded the photo taken by Bell to Jim Jones of the Steveston Harbour Authority requesting he keep a watch for it in the area. On 2008 05 08, Jones contacted VPD Marine Unit and advised that the vessel had just launched at his location. VPD Marine Units assisted by Richmond RCMP members attended and took two males into custody when the vessel returned to the boat ramp. The vessel and trailer were identified and confirmed as stolen from Rivercity Marine in Kamloops. Thanks for everyone’s continued vigilance.

1994 Invader Reef Runner 183
Members of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit have recovered the stand up console and other parts of an Invader Reef Runner from a residence in Surrey. The investigation identified the vessel as being stolen from Richmond BC in July 2007.

2006 Arima Sea Ranger 17
On 2008-03-24 members of the Vancouver Police Marine Unit recovered an Arima Sea Ranger from a residence in Surrey. The vessel had been reported stolen from Skyline Marina in August 2007.