Chicago Police Alert Residents About Home Invasions and Burglaries in Chinatown and 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.

Chicago police have reported that one of the suspects is a man aged between 20 and 30 years old. He stands about 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet tall and weighs roughly 180 pounds.

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:

– At 5 p.m. on April 30, an incident occurred in the 2300 block of South Normal Avenue (Chinatown).
– Another event took place at 5:10 p.m. on April 30 in the same area on South Normal Avenue (Chinatown).
– The following Thursday, at 8:30 p.m., something was reported in the 2600 block of South Union Avenue (Bridgeport).
– Also at 8:30 p.m. that Thursday, an occurrence was noted in the 400 block of West 27th Street (Bridgeport).
– Minutes later, at 8:50 p.m. and again at 8:53 p.m. on Thursday, incidents were logged in the 400 block of West 27th Street (Bridgeport).
– On Saturday, an event was recorded at 3:05 p.m. 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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