Crime & Safety

Empty Johnboat Found At Gibson Island, Search For Owner

MD Natural Resources Police are trying to determine if a boater is missing after an empty johnboat was found at Gibson Island Monday.

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Authorities are trying to find the owner of this johnboat found empty on the Gibson Island causeway. (MD Natural Resources Police)

GIBSON ISLAND, MD — Maryland Natural Resources Police are trying to determine if a boater is missing after an empty johnboat was found at Gibson Island Monday morning. Authorities have asked for the public's help in identifying the boat.

It is described as a 12-foot johnboat that was found on the causeway at Gibson Island. The boat had crabbing gear, life jackets, a small outboard motor and no vessel number.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Miller at 410-260-8888.

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