An appeal has been made for the return of an outboard engine which was left unattended in Catacol.
The incident happened around 2.30pm on Monday afternoon and involved a Mariner outboard being left for no more than 20 minutes on the beach at Catacol. It was within sight of the road and only about 20 yards away when it was lifted.
The engine is 2.5 horsepower, serial no 1B128213, colour grey/red/black. Anyone with any information is asked contact the police at Lamlash or Angus Anderson 07708 454770.