Police and Teignmouth RNLI have appealed for information after a quad bike was stolen earlier this week.
The quad bike was stolen from an outbuilding on the Den in Teignmouth.The Red Honda TRX 500 FM registration WA18CHL had been paid for by donors and a vital piece of equipment.
Teignmouth RNLI said on Facebook: “Any theft is an appalling offence, but to steal some lifesaving equipment, is particularly despicable. Overnight on 9th and 10th August, the RNLI lifeguard storage garage on The Den in Teignmouth, Devon was broken into.
“A red Honda all-terrain vehicle (quad bike) was stolen, registration WA18 CHL. This vital equipment is used to move the rescue watercraft (RWC) on Teignmouth beach. An alternative vehicle is being sourced and the RWC will be back on service as soon as possible.”
Henry Irvine, Regional Lifeguard Lead for the south west said; ‘We were so saddened to find this morning that entry has been forced into our garage and essential lifesaving equipment stolen. This equipment is paid for by our generous donors and is vital for allowing us to launch an RWC for urgent rescues to help people in difficulty in the water off Teignmouth beach. We urge anyone with information to contact Devon and Cornwall Police.’
Anyone with information can contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 quoting crime reference number 50230219029.
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