Christchurch police are working to identify youths responsible for a 10-hour crime spree, spanning the city's western suburbs, to the east

Canterbury Metro Area Commander Superintendent Lane Todd says serious incidents included stealing a car outside a Wigram gym, and the burglary of a Richmond vape shop.

The spree ran from 6 o'clock last night, until 4.30 this morning, and Todd says a number of victims are shaken..

A dog was also stolen, but it's since been found.

Forensic analysis is under way at locations from Hornby to Woolston.