Chicago police are warning residents of Wicker Park and West Town about a prowler who has been breaking into homes during overnight and early morning hours. Detectives have linked the man to at least three burglaries since mid-September, and he may be responsible for additional break-ins.
The man uses a pry tool to force open exterior glass entrance doors, gaining access to building foyers or entering residences directly, where he steals tools and other property, according to a community alert issued by CPD on Friday.
He broke into a home in the 1200 block of North Paulina Avenue at 4:02 a.m. on September 18, according to police. He later hit two homes in the 1700 block of West North Avenue, first at 7:40 a.m. on September 21 and then at 1:15 a.m. on October 28, cops said…