CPD warns of home break-ins, burglaries in Chinatown, Bridgeport

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police are warning people about a series of break-ins and burglaries in Chinatown and Bridgeport.

At least seven homes have been broken into in the past two weeks.

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Police say the suspects damaged front or rear door frames and locks to get inside and stole money and other valuables.

One of the suspects has been described as a 20- to 30-year-old man, who is 5-feet, 11-inches to 6-feet tall and weighs about 180 pounds, Chicago police said.

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He was wearing a black ski mask, blue zip hooded sweatshirt and gray pants, police said.

CPD said residents should keep their properties well-lit and keep doors and windows secured.

The incidents took place at the following times and locations:

- 5 p.m. April 30 in the 2300-block of South Normal Avenue (Chinatown)
- 5:10 p.m. April 30 in the 2300-block of South Normal Avenue (Chinatown)
- 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the 2600-block of South Union Avenue (Bridgeport)
- 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the 400-block of West 27th Street (Bridgeport)
- 8:50 p.m. Thursday in the 400-block of West 27th Street (Bridgeport)
- 8:53 p.m. Thursday in the 400-block of West 27th Street (Bridgeport)
- 3:05 p.m. Saturday in the 400-block of West 28th Place (Bridgeport)

Anyone with information is asked to call Area One detectives at 312-747-8380, or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.

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