One charged as police appeal for witnesses over Spalding building site theft

A man has been charged with theft from a Spalding building site on Wednesday, but police are appealing to help catch others who may have been involved in the incident.

Lincolnshire Police were called to the site on the junction of Winsover Road and Carrington Road at 7.43pm on March 30.

A force spokesman said it was reported five men had gained access to the building site.

One man, Joseph Walker (21) of Greengate Nook, Greengate Lane, Leicester has been charged with theft and the theft of a vehicle.

Lincolnshire Police are particularly interested on any information on a silver Kia Sorrento they believe was involved and that drove off down Winsover Road.

A police spokesman said: “We’ve charged a 21-year-old man in connection with theft from a building site in Spalding earlier this week.

“We were called to reports of a theft in progress on Wednesday (30th March) at 7:43pm, where five males have reportedly gained access to a building site on the junction of Carrington Road and Winsover Road.

“Officers arrived on scene and subsequently arrested a 21-year-old man. Joseph Walker of Greengate Nook, Greengate Lane in Leicester was charged with theft and the theft of a motor vehicle.

“He was released on bail for theft and released under investigation for the theft of a motor vehicle. Enquiries are ongoing.

“It is believed a silver Kia Sorrento made off in the direction of Winsover Road when officers arrived on scene.

“We are appealing for witnesses and anyone who was in the area at the time to contact us so we’re able to progress enquiries.

“We are also appealing for anyone who may have captured dashcam footage of the silver Kia driving away from the scene to get in touch.”

If you can help, you can contact Lincolnshire Police in one of the following ways below.

  • By calling 101 quoting incident 356 of 30 March.
  • By emailing force.control@lincs.police.uk quoting incident 356 of 30 March in the subject line.
  • If you wish to remain anonymous, you can report via the independent charity CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.

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