Police are investigating after thieves stole an outdoor spa from a La Pêche, Quebec, resident's home while he was on vacation.

The west Quebec regional police force, the MRC des Collines du l'Outaouais, said the theft likely happened on Aug. 29.

Police said the suspects cut the electrical wires and emptied the spa before taking it away aboard a fairly new dark-coloured van.

The spa is described as an Oceana model of the Neptune Series of Dynasty Spas. It is worth about $16,000.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 819-459-2422, ext. 3231 or via Info-Crime at 1-800- 711-1800.