THREE businesses have been burgled in Christchurch in the space of just over 12 hours.

In the first to be reported, laptops and a camera were stolen from a car sales site in Fairmile Road near the train station.

It is believed that the thieves broke in through a window, which was damaged.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting occurrence number 55160063743.

Two businesses in Barrack Road were then targeted.

Cash was stolen from a van sales company and a car wash business in the busy road.

Again, windows were damaged in each of the break-ins.

Those who have information on either of the burglaries are asked to call 101 quoting occurrence number 55160063796.

All of the businesses were raided sometime between 7pm on Sunday, April 24 and 7.30am on Monday, April 25.