Overview

• Thieves stole four outboard motors from boats stored in winter facilities in Potsdam-Nord and Phöben, a district of Werder (Havel).
• The thefts occurred overnight, with the perpetrators targeting boats in a marina and on trailers.
• Police estimate the damages to amount to tens of thousands of euros, with the stolen engines now listed for search.
• Authorities are investigating the incidents, noting a recurring pattern of boat engine thefts in Brandenburg.
• Boat owners are advised to enhance security measures, including using locks, alarms, and GPS trackers to deter future thefts.