CHICAGO — A burglar went on an early-morning spree Wednesday, breaking into a string of businesses stretching from Old Town to Lakeview, according to CPD. As is usually the case with such crimes, restaurants were targeted.
Police said the man forced his way into the businesses by breaking front glass windows or doors. He took money from cash registers and then moved on to the next location.
He started around 1:30 a.m. by breaking into Yoberri yogurt, 2224 North Clark, and Sushi Para II at 2258 North Clark.
The prowler moved on to Lakeview, striking at a hot pot restaurant at 2904 North Broadway and Yummy Yummy Asian Cuisine, across the street at 2901 North Broadway.
Then, he headed back south, targeting a business in the 1800 block of North Lincoln around 4:20 a.m. and All Too Well, a restaurant at 352 West Armitage.
CPD described the burglar as a man wearing a baseball cap, hoodie, and sweatpants and carrying a backpack.
Detectives from Area Three are handling the investigation. They can be reached at 312-744-8263 regarding crime pattern #P25-3-020.
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