Police say enquiries are ongoing after a series of burglaries and attempted break-ins across Christchurch early Wednesday, as a Halswell restaurant owner calls for more action.

Asked for an update on Thursday, a police spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing”, with little further information available.

Indian Roots owner Kiah Bhogal said burglars smashed their way into her restaurant just before 3am on Wednesday, stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of alcohol and causing thousands more in damage.

It was the third break-in at the restaurant.

Asked whether police were doing enough, Bhogal said: “They need to do more. This needs to stop.”

Police have linked a vehicle stolen overnight to several incidents, including the burglary at Indian Roots.

Senior Sergeant Stephen McDonald said cash was also targeted at the Halswell restaurant.

About 10 minutes later, someone tried to break into a business in Huntsbury. Another attempted burglary followed at a business in Opawa.

Police then received a report of a break-in at a Sumner supermarket at about 3.50am.

Bhogal said the burglars at Indian Roots took their time checking bottles before deciding which ones to take.

“They’ve taken almost all our full bottles of alcohol.”

Speaking to chrislynchmedia.com after the break-in, she said: “I am just sad today.”

Staff spent Wednesday morning cleaning up and said the local community had rallied around them.

The Italian restaurant next door was hit in a separate burglary in which seven people broke in and stole alcohol. Three youths were arrested in that case.

Bhogal’s message to those who burgled her restaurant was blunt.

“Do something better. Get a better job. Make your own money.”

Anyone with information about Wednesday’s incidents is asked to contact police on 105 and quote file number 261111/3934. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.