Saanich Police are issuing a warning after five break and enters in a span of two days.
On Wednesday, two businesses on Gorge Road were hit followed by three other businesses in the Shelbourne corridor on Thursday.
Police say that in all five instances, access was gained by breaking the glass in the front entry of the stores.
Once inside the store, cash was the target for the thieves.
Police are encouraging business owners to not leave any cash on site and take extra steps to let people know there isn't any money on the premises.
Police are also looking for witnesses.