Georgetown County Sheriff’s Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible for the larceny of a banana boat.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. on March 17, 2015, Georgetown County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Dead Dog Saloon located at 4079 Highway 17 Business in the Murrells Inlet Community of Georgetown County for the report of a banana boat being stolen.

The Shark 8 seat in-line banana boat was tied to the dock behind the business.

On March 28, 2015, Georgetown County Sheriff’s Deputies recovered the Shark banana boat at 4031 Highway 17 Business. After reviewing surveillance footage, a Ford Explorer was seen returning the missing boat.

Georgetown County Sheriff’s Investigators are attempting to identify the white male driving the Ford Explorer in a surveillance image.

Anyone who has any information on the individual or has any information regarding this incident is asked to call the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office (843) 546-5101.

Anonymous tips can also be sent by using Text-A-Tip. Just dial 274637 from any text enabled cell phone, and text the word “GCSOTIP” followed by your message.

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