The Brief
- Chicago police are warning South and Southwest Side businesses after five early morning break-ins between April 16 and 19.
- The suspect, a man between 25 and 40, used bricks or concrete to smash glass and steal property or cash.
- Business owners are urged to secure doors and windows, keep properties well lit, and report suspicious activity.
CHICAGO – A burglar targeting businesses on Chicago’s South and Southwest Sides has prompted a warning from police after a string of early morning break-ins.
What we know:
According to Chicago police, the incidents occurred between April 16 and April 19 at the following locations:
- April 16: 400 block of South Western Avenue at 4:15 a.m. – Brighton Park
- April 18: 3500 block of South Archer Avenue between 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. – McKinley Park
- April 18: 3300 block of South Archer Avenue at 3:15 a.m. – McKinley Park
- April 18: 1700 block of West 47th Street at 4:29 a.m. – Back of the Yards
- April 19: 3500 block of South Halsted Street at 4:34 a.m. – Bridgeport
Police said the suspect — described as a man between 25 and 40 years old — broke the exterior glass of businesses using a piece of concrete or brick to get inside through a window or door.…