Crime & Safety
Police Blotter July 1: Couple Arrested for Public Indecency; Woman Suspected of Target Thefts Two Days in a Row
A recap of crimes committed in Evanston.
The following items are taken from the Evanston Police Department. In all incidents where an arrest occurred, a charge is merely an accusation and not evidence of guilt. The arrested person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Theft
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A woman reportedly stole a USB computer part at 6:53 p.m. on June 28 at Target on the 2200 block of Howard Street. The suspect is a tall, thin white woman about 5-foot-9 and 130 pounds. A woman with a matching description allegedly stole some electronics from Target the following day at 9:17 p.m.
A Haro bicycle locked to a parking meter was stolen between 1 a.m. and noon on June 30 at the corner of Orrington Avenue and Clark Street.
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Someone stole a black and red GT BMX bicycle from in front of Dominick's grocery store at 1:08 p.m. on June 30. The bike was unlocked and unattended.
Public Indecency
Julia A. Cushing, 18, of Park Ridge and Martin G. Sullivan, 18, of Park Ridge were arrested and charged with public indecency at 11 p.m. on June 30 on the 1500 block of Elmwood Avenue. Their court date is set for July 19.
Burglary
A burglar entered a garage through an unlocked door and stole a Fugi bicycle and a Schwinn bicycle between 3:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. on the 800 block of South Boulevard.
Vandalism
Someone started a fire in a garbage can at 9:15 p.m. on June 30 in an alley of the 900 block of Sherman Avenue.
Someone sprayed graffiti in an alley on the 600 block of Florence Avenue between May 1 and May 31.
Domestic Battery
A 21-year-old Evanston man was arrested and charged with domestic battery at 5:36 p.m. on June 29 on the 1800 block of Hartrey Avenue. His court date is set for July 6.
Arrest Warrant
Mikul N. E. Ganges, 41, of Evanston was arrested on a warrant at 6:55 p.m. on June 28 on the 1000 block of Dodge Avenue.
Marijuana Possession
Kevin D. Tuft, 28, of Evanston was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana at 6:45 p.m. on June 30 on the 7500 block of North Western Avenue in Chicago. His court date is set for Aug. 10.
