Co-op in Horncastle hit in overnight ram-raid attack

Ram raid at Horncastle Lincolnshire Co-op. EMN-220903-133617001

At around 1.55am, officers received reports of an ATM theft in progress at the Co-Op, High Street. A white flatbed transit van and a grey Volkswagen Golf was reportedly seen at the location.

On arrival, officers found damage to the shop’s window and cassette boxes containing a sum of cash were stolen from the premises.

The van was abandoned, and it’s believed three offenders left the scene in the Golf.

The Golf was driven off in the direction of West Ashby towards Louth.

A police spokesman said: “If you witnessed the incident or have any other information that can assist in our enquiries, please get in touch. If you witnessed anyone acting suspiciously in the area or have seen any suspicious vehicles, we would like to hear from you.

“We are also keen to speak to anyone who may have captured dashcam footage.”

You can contact Lincolnshire Police with information by calling 101 or by emailing [email protected], quoting incident 24 of March 9.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.