THREE businesses in Burnham-on-Sea have been the victim of burglaries in the last week. 

Police are investigating the burglaries but are not yet sure if they are linked. 

Boots on Burnham High Street was targeted on April 3 at around 3.30am. 

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police, said: "We were called in the early hours of Monday morning to Boots on High Street in Burnham after reports of a burglary. 

"Perfume and aftershave was stolen from the premesis.

"CCTV footage showed one man breaking into the store after which he was seen walking along Abingdon Street. 

"Crime scene investigators attended and took forensic samples and reviewed the CCTV footage. 

"We are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident to come forward with information by calling 101 and quoting crime reference number 5217072895. "

Burnham's Central Garage Station on Berrow Road was also a victim of a burglary on March 30. 

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police, said: "We were called at 2am to reports of a burglary on Berrow Road. 

"Four men were involved in the burglary and were using a stolen vehicle. 

"One of the men involved used a rock to force their way into the service station. 

"A large quantity of cigarettes and tobacco was stolen from the property.

"Crime scene investigators reviewed the CCTV footage and took forensic samples at the scene. 

"We are appealing for witnesses and want anyone who saw or has any information about the incident to come forward by calling 101 and quoting crime reference number 5217069651."

The Children's Society charity shop on Burnham High Street was broken into on March 31 and a number of goods were taken. 

A spokesman for Avon and Somerset Police, said: "We were called at 1.10am to reports of a break in. 

"One man broke into the store and stole perfume, jewellery and a projector. 

"An investigation is currently ongoing.

"We are appealing for witnesses and want anyone who saw of has any information about the incident to come forward by calling 101 and quoting the crime reference number 5217070567."