Chicago police search for man who broke into Southwest Side businesses

CHICAGO – Chicago police are searching for a man who reportedly broke into at least five Southwest Side businesses over the course of three days.

Police said the incidents happened in Brighton Park, McKinley Park, Bridgeport and Back of the Yards.

The first incident happened at around 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 in the 4000 block of South Western Avenue. Three more similar incidents happened a few nights later along the 3300 and 3500 blocks of South Archer Avenue, along with the 1700 block of West 47th Street, according to investigators.

Police said a fifth incident happened Saturday, April 19 in the 3500 block of South Halsted Street.

In each of the five incident, police said the suspect was a man between 25 and 40 years of age who stands 5’8″ to 6’1″ and weighs roughly 160 to 220 pounds. He was also wearing mostly dark clothing.

No arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area One Detectives at 312-747-8384 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference # P25-1-034.

Additional tips from CPD:

• Keep the perimeter of your property well lit.
• Keep doors and windows secured.
• Immediately repair any broken windows, doors or locks.
• Immediately report suspicious activity.
• Never pursue a fleeing assailant, provide the information to the police.
• If video surveillance is available, save a copy of the incident for investigating detectives.
• If approached by a witness to the incident, request their contact information.
• If you are a victim do not touch anything, call police immediately.
• Immediately dial 9-1-1 and remain on the scene when possible.