Police are investigating whether a spate of burglaries at Christchurch businesses and a ram-raid at a Selwyn service station are linked.
A police spokesperson said four people smashed a window to enter a convenience store on Waimairi Rd, Upper Riccarton, at 1.40am on Thursday.
Police believe the offenders were in a small, white vehicle.
The spokesperson said they are investigating whether the burglary was linked to a similar incident at a Yaldhurst service station about 2am and a ram-raid at a West Melton service station about 2.15am.
Fog cannons were activated during all three incidents.
Police told Chris Lynch Media their investigation was ongoing and scene examinations were carried out yesterday.
A few hours later a clothing shop on Cashel St was also broken into between 5.30am and 7.15am.
It comes after a business premises on Lincoln Rd in Addington was broken into overnight on Wednesday. Items, including a laptop, were taken and police are investigating.
Anyone with information about the incidents should call 105 and use reference number P058603811.
