Baby Items, Change of Clothes and Tailgates Swiped

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

Retail Theft

Similac baby formula, Huggies diapers, Gerber baby food and an Eddie Bauer car seat were stolen from a department store in the 2200 block of Howard St. on Sept. 17 at 2:28 p.m. The unknown offender is described as a black male, standing five foot seven inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. 

Theft Under $500

A white with red design U.S.C. wallet, a state identification card, credit card and a duffle bag with toiletries, clothes and a towel was stolen fronm a school gym locker in the 1600 block fo Sherman Ave. on Set. 17 between 8 and 10 p.m. 

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Theft of Vehicle Parts/Accessories

Tailagetes off of a number of vehicles were stolen in a business parking lot at Dempster and Hartrey sometime between Sept. 14 at 4 p.m. and Sept. 17 at 8:30 p.m. 

Burglary from Motor Vehicles

An Apple computer, iPod and a Spyder multi-tool set were stolen from a 2009 Volkswagen in the 2000 block of Noyes St. sometime between Sept. 15 at 10 pm. and Sept. 16 at 8 a.m. The door of the vehicle was reportedly unlocked at the time of the theft. 

Criminal Damage to Vehicle

A 2004 Mazda was damaged on the driver's side window and hood as it was parked on the street in the 1900 block of Maple Ave. on Sept. 17 sometime between 7:30 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. 

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About this column: The Evanston police blotter includes arrests and incidents reported by the Evanston Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.