THIEVES vandalised a boat engine whilst stealing a jet wash from a building site in Winchfield.

Police have reported that thieves gained access to the site on Monday night between 5pm and 6.30am yesterday morning.

The jet wash was taken from the site, and it appeared that the boat engine was also targeted but the thieves could only damage it instead.

PCSO Jack Whitear said: “We would like to remind local residents to keep all tools and heavy equipment secure and out of sight during the night.

“Consider registering property with serial numbers for free with Immobilise on www.imobilise.com.”

If anyone has any information regarding the incident they should call Hampshire Constabulary on 101 quoting 44170048194.