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Evanston Blotter

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Residents Report Seeing 'Man with Gun' in Evanston

The following arrest information was supplied by the Evanston Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Aggravated assault  A person was threatened with a baseball bat by an unknown offender in the 1800 block of Howard Street on May 15 around 7:17 p.m. Burglary Cash and lawn equipment were reported stolen from a residential garage in the 2100 block of Keeney Street on May 15. -- A wallet, cash, sunglasses, tools, athletic equipment and other items were reported stolen from a residential garage in the 2100 block of Seward Street on May 15. Vehicle vandalism An unknown person busted out the window of a vehicle parked in the 200 block of South Boulevard on May 13. Stolen wallet A man reported his wallet stolen in the 1600 block of Benson Avenue on May 15. Stolen phone A cell phone was reported stolen from school grounds near the intersection of…

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Rash of Cars Hit With Vandalism in Evanston

The following arrest information was supplied by the Evanston Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Theft from auto Cash, credit cards and keys were reported stolen from a car parked in the 500 block of Florence Avenue on May 13. Retail theft Goods were reported stolen from a grocery store in the 800 block of Dodge Avenue on May 9. Smashed window A large rock was used to smash the window of a car parked in the 200 block of South Boulevard on May 12. -- A brick was used to smash the window of a car parked in the 200 block of South Boulevard on May 13. -- A brick was used to smash the window of a car parked in the 200 block of South Boulevard on May 13. -- Apartment burglary An Apple case and two cell phones were reported stolen from an apartment unit in the 1400 block of Chicago Avenue on May 10. Theft from auto A purse and its contents …

Monday, May 13, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Person Struck in Face in 900 Block of Maple

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Burglary Police responded to a burglary in the 700 block of Asbury Avenue on May 8. According to the report, a garage door was opened, but no items were missing. Residential burglary A laptop and Sony Playstation were reported stolen from a home in the 1300 block of Brummel Street on May 10. Weapon displayed Police responded to an aggravated assault in the 900 block of Chicago Avenue on May 12 around 12:30 a.m. According to the report, two subjects displayed a weapon at a victim.  No further information was provided.  Battery A person was struck in the face in the 900 block of Maple Avenue on May 11 around 3 a.m.  Burglary A GPS unit, cash and USB device were reported stolen from a garage in the 500 block of Ridge Avenue on May 8. Vehicle …

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Gunfire Reported on Main, Sherman

The following arrest information was supplied by the Evanston Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Retail theft Two bottles of Hennessy brand alcohol were reported stolen from a store in the 2400 block of Main Street on May 3. Shots fired Police responded to a shots fired complaint near the intersection of Main Street and Sherman Avenue on May 9 around 2 a.m. Officers canvassed the area but found nothing, the report stated. -- Police responded to a shots fired complaint in the 2300 block of Noyes Court on May 9 around 2 a.m. Officers canvassed the area but found nothing, the report stated. Assault A person was approached in a "aggressive manner" by a man at a restaurant in the 600 block of Davis Street on May 8. No arrests or injuries were reported. Stolen wallet A woman reported her wallet stolen while shopping at a grocery store in …

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Jennifer Fisher

9:42 am on Friday, May 10, 2013

Thanks for catching the typo, John. We have corrected it.   more ›

Friday, May 3, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Person Points Handgun at Driver in 1200 Block of Asbury

The following arrest information was supplied by the Evanston Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Vandalized vehicle A car parked in the 2000 block of Cleveland Street had its side view mirror broken on May 1. -- A side view mirror belonging to a vehicle parked in the 2000 block of Orrington Avenue was reported broken on May 2. -- Another side view mirror was broken off a vehicle parked in the 1900 block of Orrington Avenue on May 2. -- A fourth side view mirror was broken off a vehicle parked in the 1900 block of Orrington Avenue on May 2. Retail theft A bottle of alcohol was reported stolen from a groccery store in the 2400 block of Howard Street on May 2. Stolen purse A purse, along with its contents, was reported stolen from the 900 block of Chicago Avenue on May 1. Graffiti Police observed graffiti in the 900 block of Davis Street…

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Woman Stabbed in Neck, Face Walks to Hospital

The following arrest information was supplied by the Evanston Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Stabbing on school grounds Updated 4:44 p.m. ~ Officers responded to an aggravated battery complaint at Rice Children's Center, 1101 Washington St., on April 30 around 3 p.m. The victim was a minor, police said, and received a minor laceration on the stomach. It was later revealed that the juvenile was "allegedly horse playing around" and is unsure how the injury occurred or what type of weapon was used, according to police.  "There's mitigating circumstances," said Cmdr. Jason Parrott. "The injuries were minor and the incident is under investigation." Parrott added the incident may be downgraded to battery.   Second stabbing Updated 4:44 p.m. ~ An 18-year-old woman was stabbed several times in different areas of her body in the 900 block …

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Don D.

12:47 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013

But his Cholesterol will be lower!   more ›

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Trio Jumps Man for Cell Phone on Hovland Court

The following arrest information was supplied by the Evanston Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Stolen bikes Two bicycles were reported stolen from a garage in the 1400 block of Seward Street on April 26. Stolen purse A woman reported her purse stolen while shopping at a store in the 2200 block of Howard Street. According to the report, the item was taking from her cart. -- A woman reported her purse stolen after visiting a medical building in the 2600 block of Ridge Avenue on April 28. Gang graffiti Police observed gang graffiti in the 1000 block of Dodge Avenue on April 29. Stolen cell phone A smartphone was taken from a park bench in the 1000 block of McDaniel Avenue on April 29. The device was valued at more than $500, the report stated. Coins stolen from auto About $8 in loose change was reported stolen from an unlocked car …

Monday, April 29, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Slashed Tires, Shots Fired and Stolen Garden Gear

The following arrest information was supplied by the Evanston Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Slashed tires Police observed a vehicle with slashed tires in the 1700 block of Monroe Street on April 28 around 3:40 a.m. Vehicle vandalism A car owner reported his or her side view mirror and window broken in the 1100 block of Madison Street on April 27.   Burglary About eight to 10 bottles of alcohol were reported stolen from a restaurant in the 1500 block of Sherman Avenue on April 28. The offender(s) gained entry by prying open the front door, the report stated. Man with gun A citizen reported seeing a man display a pistol while inside a vehicle near the intersection of Maple and Simpson streets on April 27 around 3:30 p.m. No further information was provided. -- There was a second report of a man with a gun - this time a pedestrian…

Friday, April 26, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Man Flashes Gun at Pedestrian On Brummel

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Police spot man with gun Officers responding to a complaint about a male subject flashing a pistol in the 1500 block of Brummel Street on April 25 around 7:17 p.m. According to the report, a victim told police that the offender pointed a gun at him or her from a "2007 Cadillac." No further details or suspect description were provided. Stolen hygiene products Several hygiene products were reported stolen from a store in the 1700 block of Sherman Avenue on April 24. Retail theft Shelika Currie, 18, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft on April 25. The offender was arrested in the 5800 block of Lincoln Avenue around 11 a.m., police said. -- Peggy Hood, 59, of Evanston, was charged with retail theft on April 24. Hood was arrested in the …

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Bullet Holes Found in Vehicle

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Broken window Police observed a broken window that belonged to a city building in the 2200 block of Oakton Street on April 24. Dented car A vehicle owner reported that an unknown person(s) dented his or her car parked in the 600 block of Dodge Avenue on April 24. Stolen purse A woman reported her purse stolen from a hospital in the 2600 block of Ridge Avenue on April 24. Bullet holes found in vehicle Police observed bullet holes in a car parked in the 1700 block of Payne Street on April 25. No further information was provided. Graffiti Police observed graffiti in the 800 block of Brummel Street on April 25. Fraud Amber Collins, 33, of Marion, was charged with fraud on April 23. The offender was arrested in the 2200 block of Howard Street, …

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