An early morning break-in at Simon's Cycles in Comox remains under investigation after two men fled the scene Thursday morning in a stolen boat.

According to RCMP Const. Tammy Douglas, police were dispatched to the Comox store after receiving a call around 4:40 a.m.

"A stolen truck was found backed up in front of the store, the front window broken and the security bars bent," said Douglas. "A second stolen vehicle was located behind the Comox Legion. Witnesses stated two males, both with dark hair and wearing all dark clothing, were responsible for the incident."

Mounties report that the men left the Comox Valley after stealing a boat from the Comox Marina. It was recovered in the Campbell River area after 7:30 a.m. along with some stolen property.

An RCMP canine unit was sent from Comox to Campbell River to track the thieves, but nothing was found, the trail going cold by the time the dog arrived to pick up the scent where the boat was ditched on the shoreline.

If you have any knowledge about this break-in and thefts, you can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. A reward is offer ed up to $2,000 for any information leading to an arrest. Police don't want your name, only your information.

Meanwhile, local police are dealing with a rash of dirt bike thefts in the Comox Valley.

"It appears someone has been targeting primarily Honda dirt bikes," said Douglas. "There have been five taken in the last month and a half, with two of them stolen July 29."

Mounties are asking for the public's assistance to find the individual, or people, responsible for these thefts.

If you have any information, contact the Comox Valley RCMP at 250-338-1321.

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