Appeal for witnesses (From Chard & Ilminster News)

Appeal for witnesses

7:56pm Tuesday 28th August 2007 in Chard By Steve Sowden

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a jet ski was stolen from the premises of a public house in Taunton on August 8.

The Black Polaris SLX 1200 was seen being towed away on a trailer from The Bathpool Inn, Bathpool, in the early hours of the morning. It was being towed by a green Peugeot 306.

Police then believe the jet kki was taken through Ruishton, before possibly heading towards the Chard area. The jet ski is black with a white bottom, and has a twin seat.

The owner of the Jet Ski is offering a £500 reward for anyone who provides information leading to the recovery of the item.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who saw the jet ski being taken, or who saw it being towed through Ruishton, or who knows of its whereabouts now.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC Mark Patterson at Taunton police station on 0845 4567000.