Boat being repaired at an Altoona sporting goods store disappears; Police are investigating
June 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson
ALTOONA, Iowa [KCCI] — The Altoona Police Department is investigating after a man from Boone reported his boat missing from Bass Pro Shops in Altoona late last month. Charles Chamblee told KCCI-TV that he dropped off his boat at Bass Pro Shops in Altoona on May 13 to get a motor installed, as well as other additions. Chamblee got the boat from his grandfather in April and brought it back to Iowa. He and his kids were only able to take the boat out once before he dropped it off at Bass Pro Shops in Altoona with the expectation of getting it back.
When he arrived on May 24 —the date he says was agreed on by him and Bass Pro Shops to pick up his boat — he was shocked to learn his boat wasn’t there.
According to Chamblee, employees and managers at the store told him they searched throughout the property and did not find the boat. Chamblee says he spoke with multiple supervisors and managers in the store, only to be told the following. Chamblee says Bass Pro Shops called Altoona Police on May 24 when he arrived at the store. He also called the police department. Chamblee says in addition to the boat’s camouflaged paint job, people can be on the lookout for the left LED tail light on the trailer, which he says is out.
The Altoona Police Department say they are investigating the incident. Anyone who has information on the theft is asked to contact the police department.