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Page last updated at 09:50 GMT, Saturday, 7 June 2008 10:50 UK
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Theft of Royal yacht propellers

Royal Yacht Britannia
The Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed in Leith

Two massive spare propellers for the Royal Yacht Britannia have been stolen from a warehouse in Leith.

It is believed the value of the propellers is in the region of £7,000.

They are estimated to be 7ft in length and would have required specialist lifting gear to remove them from the scene.

The theft occurred on 2 June. Police have appealed for anyone with any information on the incident to get in touch with them.

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