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By Lookout Staff

June 21 -- Los Angeles police are looking for a man who is robbing the homes of elderly women in West Los Angeles after entering through windows.

The suspect, who has hit at least five homes, one of them near Santa Monica, enters late at night or in the early morning hours, according to Los Angeles police.

He wears all dark clothing, a ski mast and gloves, police said.

“He awakes the victim and demands money and jewelry,” according to a statement issued by police. “Afterwards the suspect ransacks the victim’s home and flees.”

The suspect is described as a male black between 25 and 35 years of age, 6 feet tall and weighing between 200 and 220 pounds.

One of the robberies took place on the 1700 block of Bundy Drive, just four blocks from Santa Monica’s eastern border.

“In light of these recent string of robberies, it is more important than ever that senior citizens take precautions,” said Council member Jack Weiss, who chairs the public safety committee.

Weiss advises residents to lock doors and windows, use alarm systems and increase outdoor lighting.

“Those are good safety precautions to for everyone to prevent crime at home,” Weiss said.

Police advise residents to photograph and engrave their valuables, such as jewelry, silverware and artwork.

Those with information should call Robbery-Homicide Division Detectives Jason De La Cova or Tracey Benjamin at 213.465.2511. Those calling on weekends and after hours should call 1.877.LAW.FULL (529.3855). Callers can remain anonymous.