NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public's help finding a boat stolen out of the Uptown area. Officers say around 4 a.m. on March 23, a 2020 Xplorer-brand 18-foot-long boat with a Mercury-brand motor attached to an EZ Loader-brand trailer was reported stolen from the 5200 block of Laurel Street. Police add the boat also has a Minn Kota brand trolling motor. LSP: Harvey man dead after Iberville Parish car crash An investigation revealed that a white van allegedly pulled up to the location and towed the boat away. Officers say the van was last seen headed west on Tchoupitoulas Street toward Nashville Avenue and then in an unknown direction. (Courtesy/New Orleans Police Department) The vehicle was described as having LED headlights, damage to the side panels and rust on the roof. Anyone with information about the crime or the vehicle is asked to call Second District detectives at 504-658-6020 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts NASCAR heads to Virginia for Spring Cup Series race: Here's what to know Copper thieves slowing down lighting repairs on New Orleans' interstate, says DPW 4 dead and 5 wounded in Illinois stabbings; suspect in custody: police EVs take center stage at New York Auto Show Toyota developing color-changing paint