A CABIN cruiser was left stranded after thieves struck – and stole its engine.

The blue Mercury F3.5m outboard motor was taken from an 18ft long cabin cruiser called Gemini moored in Whitby Marina.

It was taken some time between the end of February and April 5, is worth in the region of £590 and carries the serial number 0R383260.

Anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option two and ask for PC Matthew Rogers or Whitby police.