The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of ski boats in what investigators say was a Craigslist scam. The Sheriff’s Office says its asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect associated with the theft of the Must-Skis ski boats. The boats, valued at $95,000 were recovered April 10 in Machesney Park, Illinois, a couple days after the thefts were reported. Sheriff Dale Schmidt says two individuals responded to a Craigslist ad for outboard boat motors and subsequently met the suspect trading cash and a 1984 Chevy Camaro for the boats. The suspect is described as a white male that is 45 to 50 years old, 6’3” or taller with a muscular build, brown hair and a full beard. The suspect was wearing a flannel shirt, jeans and cowboy boots. He identified himself as Mark E. Jones but also said his nickname was “Earl”. The suspect was driving a newer maroon or dark red Ford extended cab pickup truck. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dodge County Sheriff’s Office.
