PORTLAND, Maine - Authorities in Maine are asking for the public's help as they investigate the third sinking of a Tenants Harbor lobsterman's boat in two months.
The most recent sinking of the 35-foot Liberty, owned by Anthony Hooper, happened sometime between the evening of Sept. 30 and the morning of Oct. 1. Each incident occurred in Port Clyde, where the boat is moored.
"The Marine Patrol is working with the Knox County Sheriff's Office to investigate," says Marine Patrol spokesman Jeff Nichols.
Nichols wouldn't discuss possible motives. He says that's part of the investigation. He says the patrol is encouraging anyone with information about the sinking to contact their local Marine Patrol officer or the state police.
Nichols says the Operation Game Thief program is offering a reward for information that leads to prosecution in this case. The amount of the reward is yet to be specified.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
