CMPD searches for man in area business burglaries

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is searching for a man who may be connected to five business break-ins that happened on Monday.

• The World Famous Open Kitchen: 1318 W. Morehead St. at 8:48 a.m.
• Gardenia's: 1019 Alleghany St. at 5:36 a.m.
• Beauregard's: 3030 Freedom Dr. at 12:17 p.m.
• The Joy Mart: 2210 W. Morehead St. at 7:30 a.m.
• Pinky's Bar and Grille: 1600 W. Morehead St.

“They got in and went through looking for money, and didn't find anything,” Paul Labrakis of Gardenia’s said. “Made a mess and left.”

The man is white, 28-35 years old, between 6 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall with a medium build.

He was last seen wearing a dark-colored jacket over a light-colored hoodie, khaki pants, black boots and a white scarf or T-shirt over his face, police said. He was also wearing one white glove and one black glove.

The burglar was driving a black four-door sedan that could be a 2002-2006 Toyota body-style with the hubcap missing from the front left tire.

The burglar broke glass windows and doors to enter the buildings.

Anyone with additional information concerning these cases is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 704-334-1600.

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