Police investigating the theft of a boat in the Western Bay of Plenty are appealing for information from the public.

The 6.1 metre aluminium boat was stolen from the region on January 23.

Police are asking for any information about this stolen boat.

The boat is described as a 6.1 metre aluminium hardtop, with a dark blue hull and grey transfer/sticker of an unusual design on the sides.

Police say the deck and cabin are white and there is a VHF aerial on the starboard side of the cabin.

The motor stolen with the boat is a 1992 150hp white Evinrude and the trailer is a galvanised steel trailer.

People with information are asked to contact the Police Maritime Unit on: 0800 102 835 and quote the number: 150125/9454.