The theft of a car from a Spalding address sparked a police hunt across South Holland involving a helicopter last night.
The car itself, a red Citroen Nemo, was stolen on Monday night from an address at Lime Court but was then spotted in Boston.
It sparked a chase along the A16 and A17 and into Spalding.
The suspects remain at large.
A spokesman for Lincolnshire Police, said: “Our officers pursued the vehicle and we are appealing for witnesses
“Just before 10.40 pm on Monday 24 May, we received a call reporting the theft of a red Citroen Nemo from an address on Lime Court, Spalding.
“At approximately 9.30 pm on Tuesday 25 May the vehicle was seen on John Adams Way in Boston where it failed to stop for police officers. We followed the vehicle as it travelled along the A16 towards Kirton and Sutterton roundabout when it turned right onto the A17. The vehicle was then driven along the B1397 to Gosberton, the A152 Surfleet, Pinchbeck and back into Spalding.
“The vehicle was abandoned when three people ran from the vehicle at the junction with Clay Lake and Stonegate in Spalding. They are described as:
• Small, wearing grey joggers a black hooded ¾ length jacket
• A larger man, wearing a baseball hat, black jacket, grey jogging bottoms with black and white trainers
• The third person was wearing a camo style hoody, black jeans and black trainers
“Despite a search of the area by officers and a helicopter from the National Police Air Service, the three people remain outstanding.”
Inspector Nick Waters, Neighbourhood Inspector, South Holland, said: “The level of driving displayed in this incident was dangerous and we are very keen to apprehend those involved. They are lucky they did not cause a crash and serious injury or worse.
“I would ask anyone who has dashcam footage of the vehicle as it failed to stop for police or anyone who has information that will help us arrest those involved to contact us.”
There are a number of ways to get in touch with Lincolnshire Police.
• By clicking on the email link [email protected] – please remember to put the reference incident 477 of 24 May 21 in the subject box.
• Via the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident 477 of 24 May 21
• Through the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.
• If you’ve been the victim of crime, support is available, whether you have reported the crime to the police or not. Victim Lincs provide free, confidential advice and guidance, as well as access to specialist emotional support services. Visit victimlincs.co.uk or call 01522 947510 Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm.
