RedactedNarrative: On December 12, 2020, at approximately 1:00pm, Occupant 1 and Operator 1 the owner of the vessel LA 4537 FX were fishing on Toledo Bend Lake and observed a storm approaching.  The men decided to terminate the fishing trip.  While traveling back to the launch at the Army Recreational Center.  Operator 1's vessel stuck a submerged object and began taking on water.  The vessel became inoperable and the men swam back to shore leaving the vessel.  Both men were wearing PFD's. No drug or alcohol use is suspected.  
  
  Operator 1 requested that the vessel be recovered from the water by Tow Boat US.  Once recovered, on December 14, 2020, a large hole was observed in the hull of the vessel.  After talking to Operator 1, it was determined that the trolling motor, depth finder, rod, and reels and fishing tackle was missing from the vessel.  Sabine Parish Sheriff Detective Division was notified.  The vessel was towed to the Sabine Parish Detention Center, placed in the evidence yard behind a lock and key gate.