Crime & Safety

Armed Robbers Point Gun, Push Victim Down

The information in this blotter was reported by Evanston Police on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2013. Where arrests are included, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department:

Armed Robbers Point Gun, Push Victim Down
Two men pointed a handgun at their victim and pushed him to the ground, then stole his backpack in an alley in the 300 block of Sherman Avenue at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to police.  

Thief Steals Macy's Gift Card
A woman stole a Macy's gift card from the wallet of a resident of the 1500 block of Maple Avenue between 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, and 7 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to police.


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