CHICAGO — Area Three detectives say a lone burglar is responsible for breaking into at least six businesses in the Loop and West Loop on Monday morning. They need a little help finding him, though.
Most of the burglaries occurred along Clinton Street between Madison and Washington, according to an updated community alert from Chicago police. They say the prowler pried open the front doors of the businesses and took cash from their cash registers. Here is a brief video of the prowler in action:
His first break-in was in the 500 block of West Lake around 1:40 a.m. Then he moved to Clinton Street, hitting a shop in the 100 block of South Clinton at 1:56 a.m., followed by two businesses on the 100 block of North Clinton between 2:04 a.m. and 2:30 a.m.
At 3 a.m., he targeted two more businesses in the first block of North Clinton, according to CPD.
The alert describes him as Black, 5’10” to 6’0″ tall, and 150 to 160 pounds. He wore a black hoodie, black and gray jeans, white gym shoes, a black ski mask, black gloves, and a black backpack.
You can reach Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263. They’ve grouped the break-ins under crime pattern #25-3-011.
