Two Men Snatch Purse On Dempster

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

Men Snatch Purse On Dempster

Two men snatched a purse from someone’s hand on the sidewalk in the 1800 block of Dempster Street at 6:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, police reported.

Gunfire Reported On South, Florence, Darrow, Payne

Police investigated a report that someone fired a gun in the 800 block of South Boulevard around 10:16 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, according to police. Nothing was found in the area.

Police investigated a report that someone fired a gun in the 1000 block of Florence Avenue at 4:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. Nothing was found in the area.

Police investigated a report that someone fired a gun in the 1100 block of Darrow Avenue at 2:42 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18. They found five shell casings in the area, according to police.

Police investigated a report that someone fired a gun at Payne Street and Dewey Avenue at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, according to police. Nothing was found in the area.

Arrests: Assault, DUI, Theft of Service

John D. Carey, 42, of the 700 block of Dobson in Evanston, was arrested and charged with assault at 8:22 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at his home, police said.

Salvador Gonzalez-Nabor, 27, of the 5900 block of North Ridge in Chicago, was arrested and charged with theft of service or labor in the 900 block of Ridge Avenue at 3:55 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, police reported.

Steve Levell Hardison, 54, of the 8200 block of Niles Center in Skokie, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 3:18 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, according to police.

Lucretia A. Knowles, 38, of the 1800 block of Dodge in Evanston, was arrested and charged with assault at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, police reported.

Larry Lee, 43, of the 7300 block of North Winchester in Chicago, was arrested and charged with retail theft at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, according to police.

Lewis David Rhone, 50, of the 1400 block of Chicago in Evanston, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault at 12:34 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, police reported.

Thief Steals BMW On Hinman

Someone stole a four-door, silver 2003 BMW with the license plate N184622 from an unlocked garage in the 1200 block of Hinman Avenue at 11:14 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, police reported.

Attempted Burglary On Dodge

Someone attempted to pry open the door of a home in the 800 block of Dodge Avenue between 4 and 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, according to police.

Burglars Steals Cash From Car

Someone forced open the door of a garage in the 800 block of Hinman Avenue and stole cash from a 2006 Volkswagen between 12:30 and 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, according to police.

A man stole cash from an unlocked 1996 Subaru parked in the 1300 block of Greenwood Street at 6:05 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, police reported.

Bike Stolen On Hinman

Someone entered an unlocked garage in the 1000 block of Hinman Avenue and stole a Cannondale bicycle between July 15 and Aug. 9, according to police.

Thief Steals Wallet From Church

Someone stole a Fossil wallet that was left unattended at a church in the 1500 block of Simpson Street between 6:05 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, according to police.

iPod Stolen From Gym Locker

Someone stole an iPod touch that was left unattended in a gym locker in the 1700 block of Main Street between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, police reported.

Man Steals Alcohol From Liquor Store

A man stole a bottle of Hennessy from a liquor store in the 1000 block of Davis Street at 1:02 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, police reported.

Two men stole 750 milliliters of Svedka vodka from a grocery store in the 1900 block of Dempster Street around 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, according to police.

Gas Siphoned From Car On Case

Someone stole ¾ of a tank of gas from a 2003 Saturn parked in the 800 block of Case Street between 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, and 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, police reported.

License Plate Swiped On Jackson

Someone stole a license plate from a 2004 Kia parked in the 1900 block of Jackson Street at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, according to police.

Criminal Damage to Vehicles

Someone dented and scratched a 2012 Buick parked in a municipal lot in the 2300 block of Oakton Street between 3 and 6:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, police reported.

Someone scratched a 2012 Volkswagen in the 1400 block of Elmwood Avneue between 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, and 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, according to police.

Someone keyed a 2002 Hyundai in an apartment parking lot in the 1800 block of Dodge Avenue between 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, and 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, police reported.

Graffiti Found On Custer, Church

Graffiti appeared on a business in the 700 block of Custer between 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, and 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, according to police.

Three men left graffiti on a construction site in the 300 block of Church Street between 3:45 and 4 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, police reported.