Christchurch police are investigating two burglaries overnight.

A police spokeswoman said police were notified of a burglary on Innes Road around 12:15am last night.

A group of people smashed a window and took items from the commercial premises.

Chris Lynch Media understands it was the BP on Innes Road.

Then at 4AM police were called to a burglary on Greers Road.

A group of people allegedly were using tools to break into a store.

They were disturbed by a member of the public and ran from the scene.

Enquiries are ongoing the police spokesperson said.