Tauranga police are hunting for a boat that was stolen in broad daylight by brazen thieves.

The six metre Haines Hunter, 175 Evinrude boat engine and trailer was stolen from Lochhead Road in Te Puna sometime during the day on October 28.

The missing boat.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of the boat, please contact Tauranga Police on 07 577 4300 or 0800 SPEAK UP.