SPANISH FORT, Ala. — Blakeley State Park is offering a $500 reward for the recovery of stolen boat and electronic equipment from the Delta Explorer sometime March 2 as the boat was docked at the Tensaw River.

Thieves, apparently approaching by boat from the river, stole propellers, cowlings, and batteries from Blakeley’s two 150-horse power outboard motors (Yamahas) and electronic equipment used in narrating the environmental tours conducted by the park, Blakeley officials said.

“We are offering a $500 cash reward for information which leads to the recovery of the stolen equipment”, said Jo Ann Flirt, park director. Preliminary estimates place the value of the stolen equipment at about $4,000 to $5,000. A Blakeley Park night attendant regularly patrols the pier where the boat is docked.

Investigating the theft were the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, Marine Police of the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources and park personnel. The theft was also reported to the U.S. Coast Guard because the thieves stole the boat’s Coast Guard registration documents, park officials said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blakeley Park at 626-0798 or 626-5581, Marine Police or Sheriff’s Office.