Over the past month, the Hunter Valley Wine country has been the victim of mass break-ins with over 20 businesses affected including restaurants, retail stores and cellars.
The spike in incidents have left the community vulnerable and are seriously damaging to their business, the safety of their employees and for owners who are left with large costs in damages.
One woman has already been arrested but it is made clear to police from CCTV footage and comments from members of the community, these investigations are still ongoing.
Businesses including Sadler's Creek Wines, Hunter Valley Smelly Cheese Shop and Buon Cibo Ristorante are among the targetted with break-ins and thefts causing major inconvenience.
Central Hunter crime manager, George Radmore says they're working hard to investigate a number of suspects but they're always looking for more information and urge the community to contact Crime Stoppers.
"It's concerning for any home or business who are victims of break-in style offences and certainly something the police and the community are working to be stopped."
