Although a worker at one of the retailers targeted said it wasn’t a “personal attack”, they believe the incident – which happened last week – was the act of one person.
They added that it has been the latest in a series of similar incidents that have been carried out over the last three years.
On this occasion, shops including Sense, Poundland, Betfred and St Martins were targeted.
“Unfortunately our window at the Donation Station was vandalised, among others along Magdalen Street,” said Dr Jan Sheldon, chief executive of St Martins.
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“The police were contacted and we understand that a person has been apprehended.
“This isn’t a personal attack on St Martins or any of the other businesses in the area, but it is frustrating and costly to repair.”
Major retailer Poundland and the currently vacant former BeActive site were also hit during the attack.
Earlier this year, the Handmade Gifts and Gallery shop in Anglia Square saw its front door smashed in.
And other businesses in the area have said the past three years’ worth of incidents have cost them significant amounts of money for repairs.
“It is the same person every time,” said a shop owner, who has asked to remain anonymous.
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“It happens in daylight when we’re open and at night when we’re closed.
“We can’t put shutters up because that could cost anything in excess of £10,000.
“There really isn’t anything we can do other than pay for repairs every time.”
Norfolk police have been contacted for comment.
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