Crime & Safety

Police Believe Burglaries May Be Connected

He was seen wearing a hoodie and a white mask, and drives a dark four-door sedan. There could be a $1,000 reward for information.

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Charlotte's west side has seen seven businesses broken into recently, all within the same area. The Charlotte-Meclkenburg Police Department thinks it's the work of one man, WBTV reported.

The suspect of a particular burglary was seen wearing a white mask and a hoodie, they reported, when committed a burglary at 4:23 a.m. on May 8.

The burglary happened at a restaurant, but the burglar didn't find any cash. Six other nearby businesses have not been so lucky. WBTV has clips of the burglar on their website.

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"We have a series of robberies with pretty much the same type of vehicle," police said, referring to a four-door, dark-colored sedan.

If you know anybody with a similar car or clothing, or have any information on the suspect, police ask you to call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600. The reward can be up to $1,000.

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