Burglaries: Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa businesses hit by thieves

Two Tauranga businesses less than 3km apart were burgled within hours of each other this morning.

Police were called to a report of a person inside a Girven Rd business in Mount Maunganui about 1.30am.

A spokesman said the alleged offender left with several items.

Another burglary was reported less than 3km away, about 3.20am, at a Gloucester Rd business in Pāpāmoa.

The alleged offender took some items, the spokesman said.

Inquiries into both burglaries were taking place.