Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft of an outboard motor in the 2200 block of Phillips Road on Sunday, August 28.
A Suzuki 2.5 horsepower motor was taken off the beach overnight on August 26.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the local detachment at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or online at bccrimestoppers.com.