Police are investigating two separate thefts which took place in Wainfleet within hours of each other.

In the first incident, reported to Lincolnshire Police at 8.49pm on Thursday, September 24, took place at a Chinese takeaway in the town.

“Incident 451 of 24 September refers to a report of an incident where a man has allegedly climbed over the counter of a Chinese Takeaway on High Street, Wainfleet, and stolen a sum of money from a money box,” a force spokesperson said.

The second incident, later that night, involved a break-in at an industrial retail unit.

“Incident 130 of 25 September refers to a report of an alleged burglary at an industrial unit on Church Lane, Wainfleet,” the spokesperson continued. “It is believed that some time between 11.30pm on 24 September and 7am on 25 September, unknown suspects gained access to the unit where a motorcycle helmet, a power tool and a pushbike were taken. There has been extensive damage caused to a glass window also.”

They added: “In both instances investigations remain on-going and no suspects have been identified to date.”

Anyone with information about the thefts is asked to call police on 101 quoting the relevant incident numbers, or report online via their website.