Three businesses in Warragul were victims of burglaries in less than an hour yesterday.
The burglaries were reported at JHJ Creative Jewellery in Smith St, Burson Auto Parts in Queen St and Supercheap Auto in Burke St between 4am and 5am.
Due to the timeline, police believe the burglaries may be linked.
They reported a front glass door was smashed to gain entry to the jewellery store at 4.11am. An amount of jewellery was reported stolen after display cabinets were smashed open.
At about 4.30am, a glass front door was smashed at Bursons. Police said Kincrome and Chicane socket sets were the target.
A front door was jimmied open at Supercheap Auto at about 5am.
Ironically, security cameras, dash cams and electrical equipment were the target. It is alleged the items were loaded into black duffel bags.
An earlier burglary at a service station in Albert Rd is not believed to be related.
Police believe a side window was used to gain access to the Astron station at about 1am.
Cigarette lighters and cash from an unlocked drawer were reported stolen.
A burglary also was reported at Kings Cafe in Wills St overnight on Saturday.
Police believe an unlocked window provided the access point, with hidden cash reported stolen.
Anyone with information which may assist police investigations is urged to contact Warragul police on 5622 7111.
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