MISSING / STOLEN BOAT

It is with a sad heart I advise the BLA of a possible boat theft last night.

Reid Nobles advised me they secured their boat and covered it with a blue tarp last night; this morning the boat was 'missing'. They filed a theft report with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office.

The Nobles describe the boat as a 24 foot Playboy pontoon boat, decal numbers 058435-20. The motor is a 90 HP Yamaha outboard. If you are familiar with boats on the Bayou, the Noble's purchased the boat from Chris Nogues a few years ago - you may know it as such.

If you see this boat or possibly have security camera footage which might include the boat 'passing' your property, please contact the St. Tammany Sheriff's Office non-emergency dispatch line at 985-898-2338. Please be safe and do not approach the boat on your own if you see it. Immediately report it to the Sheriff's office..

This unfortunate incident brings to mind, life, and our sense of security, on the Bayou is changing. Please secure your vehicles, boats and residences, even when you are home. Garages and equipment storage areas should be locked also. Trespassers should be monitored and if necessary reported to authorities. Watch out for your neighbors! Common sense and our community working together is the greatest asset we have to maintain our quality of life and our properties.

If you have anything to share don't hesitate to contact me.