A tide gauge on Panama Canal in Creek, Cayman Brac, was found destroyed with parts of it missing on Thursday, 18 May.
Staff made the discovery when the device, which is used to measure and record changes in the level of the ocean, went offline earlier in the day.
They found the lock on the gauge’s casing had been tampered with and it had been opened up, police said in a press release.
It was damaged with several wires cut.
Its antenna, solar panel and two marine batteries had been stolen.
Police officers were called to the scene just before 2:20pm and recorded photos of the damage.
Anyone with any information on the incident or the location of the items can contact Cayman Brac Police Station on 948-0331.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the police service on its Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or on the website.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously on the Cayman Crime Stoppers website.
The data collected by a tide gauge is important for understanding and predicting tides, coastal erosion, sea level rise and other phenomena.
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