The shutters at the front of the store have been badly damaged as a result.
The cashpoint at the Co-op, West Street, Long Sutton was attacked around 2.40am on Wednesday, May 6.
The second cashpoint, at the Co-op, West Street, Crowland was attacked an hour later at 3.40am.
A stolen Land Rover was used in the first attack at Long Sutton causing the front window of the Co-op store to be ripped out.
Lincolnshire Police said they cannot confirm at this stage if any cash has been stolen.
Around 4am, officers found a green Land Rover on fire at Hundreds Row.
During the second attack at Crowland, a second stolen Land Rover was used to reverse into the store front, but the offenders were unsuccessful in removing the ATM or stealing its contents.
Lincolnshire Police said: “The Land Rover was left behind and the offenders are believed to have fled in a silver Skoda estate which has black spoke alloy wheels.
“The Land Rover had earlier been stolen from Crowland around 00.30 today, Wednesday 6 May.
“We are appealing for anyone who saw anything they believe may be connected to these incidents, any activity believed to be suspicious linked to either Land Rover vehicles or a silver Skoda estate, or the incidents themselves to get in touch.
“The investigations are at an early stage and we hope to update with further information later.”
In a statement released today, Lincolnshire Co-op said: “We use guidance from the police, cash machine providers and security experts to ensure we are following the latest procedures and we have numerous security measures in place in our stores.”
“We’ll be working with Lincolnshire Police on their investigations and will aim to get both stores back open as soon as possible.”
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Fire crews have been tackling a house blaze in Skegness on Monday which caused the road to be closed.
Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue were called to reports of a house fire on Wainfleet Road in Skegness at around 11.50am on Monday, where it was discovered that the property was “well alight”.
Everyone inside the property was accounted for but people in the local area were asked to keep their windows and doors closed.
Lincolnshire Police requested for traffic management on Wainfleet Road, which as of 3.50pm is still in place.
The Lincolnite has contacted Fire & Rescue for an update on what caused the fire and when the situation will be resolved.
The first 60 military reinforcements have begun their training to help East Midlands Ambulance Service cope with phenomenal demand and added pressures of staff shortages brought on by COVID-19 cases.
Armed forces were drafted in to work alongside the EMAS urgent care ambulance crews that attend non-emergency patients, in a bid to relieve pressure on the wider NHS system.
This decision was made after a number of staff members at the ambulance service were self-isolating with COVID-19, leaving feet on the ground to help with 999 calls threadbare.
The forces personnel will not drive in blue lights and will wear their uniforms while working with EMAS. | Photo: EMAS
EMAS’ clinical education teams have been showing the military the ropes. | Photo: EMAS
The 60 military personnel have now begun their training with the EMAS clinical education team, where they have been working on preparing to help patients who require inter-facility transfers, or those seen by a healthcare professional that require hospital visits.
The forces colleagues will not drive on blue lights and will wear their own uniform, but will be carrying out tasks such as safe moving and handling of patients and equipment, as well as supporting the use of defibrillation.
The familiarisation training will prepare the personnel for non-emergency situations. | Photo: EMAS
A spokesperson for EMAS said: “It’s been a pleasure to welcome the first of 60 military personnel to EMAS who will be supporting us with responding to non-emergency patients in the coming weeks.
“Our new colleagues have already started their three-day familiarisation training with our clinical education teams – including safe moving and handling of adult patients and essential equipment, and learning the layout of our ambulances.”
They will be assisting with patient response in the coming weeks. | Photo: EMAS
Tasks will include inter-facility patient transfers and taking people to hospital on advice of a medical professional. | Photo: EMAS
Military staff have also been called in at United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust to help deal with staffing pressures in the county’s health sector, with 30 armed forces personnel assisting hospitals across Lincolnshire through January.
During his interview with The Lincolnite, Lincoln MP Karl McCartney said it was “right and good” that military forces were brought in to help healthcare staff during their “time of need”.
The military have been training with dummy patients at the moment, as they familiarise themselves with the tasks that EMAS face. | Photo: EMAS
He said: “Obviously we’ve got a proud link with our military forces here in this county.
“So it’s right and good that if they’re able to help and assist, and they can do well, then I’m very pleased that the senior managers within the NHS and Lincolnshire have taken that option, if need be to help them out in a time of need.
“It has been a very difficult time for all staff across the two years, especially within the NHS who’ve been on the frontline; whether it’s in the COVID wards to the ICU units.”
We have received reports of a group of teenagers behaving antisocially in the North Promenade area of Cleethorpes in the last few days.
These reports have included a third-party report that a man was allegedly assaulted by the group yesterday evening, Sunday 16 January.
Local Neighbourhood Sergeant Phill Eayres said: “We are aware of the reports and the impact that this behaviour is having on the lives of those that live and work in Cleethorpes.
“I want to offer my reassurance that we are taking all reports seriously and are following up various lines of enquiry in relation to the incidents.
“We are also regularly patrolling the area both to offer reassurance and deter further incidents and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to us.”
Anyone with information that has not already spoken to us is asked to call our non-emergency 101 line quoting log 366 of 16 January or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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