Burglar hits several businesses on Chicago's Near South Side, police say

CHICAGO - Several businesses were broken into on Chicago’s Near South Side in the early hours of Friday morning, police said.

In each incident, an unidentified offender broke into or unlawfully entered the business through a front door, rummaged through the business, and took property from inside, according to Chicago police.

Here are the approximate locations and times of each incident:

• 1400 block of S. Michigan Ave on Dec. 20 from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• 1400 block of S. Wabash Ave on Dec. 20 from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• 1300 block of S. Wabash Ave on December 20 at 4:57 a.m.
• 1200 block of S. Michigan Ave on December 20 at 6:00 a.m.
• 1500 block of S. Wabash Ave on December 20 at 6:57 a.m.

Police described the offender as an African American male wearing a black winter jacket, black jeans, white/gray gym shoes, and black gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to call Area Three detectives at 312-744-8263 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com and use reference #24-3-067.