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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

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

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 …

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…

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Gunfire Reported at Simpson and Darrow

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

Stolen auto A car parked in the 1100 block of Elmwood Avenue was reported stolen on April 22. Theft from auto A GPS device was reported stolen from a car parked in the 2000 block of Lincoln Street on April 21. Apartment burglary Cash was reported stolen from an apartment in the 1000 block of Emerson Street on April 20. Shots fired Police responded to a shots fired complaint at the intersection of Simpson Street and Darrow Avenue on April 23 around 12:50 a.m. Officers canvassed the area but found nothing, the report stated. Vehicle vandalism A car owner reported that a person broke the window of his or her vehicle parked in the 400 block of Callan Avenue on April 22. Possession of marijuana Rodolf Bacette, 18, of Evanston, was charged with …

Monday, April 22, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Man Arrested With Gun During Traffic Stop

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

Man Arrested With Gun During Traffic Stop Tyrone E. Gibbs, 21, of Evanston, was arrested and charged with unlawful use of a weapon around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, after police found a gun during a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Foster Street. There were several occupants in the car, and Gibbs was charged because he was closest to the gun, according to police. Man Holds Gun, Says "You Should Die" An employee at the Whole Foods in downtown Evanston told police that he was outside smoking on break when he was approached by an unknown person at the northwest corner of Chicago Avenue and Church Street around 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 19. According to the report, the offender pulled out a pistol from his waistband and told the victim, "You …

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Laptop Stolen From Church Office

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

Laptop stolen from church A Sony laptop was reported stolen from a church in the 900 block of Chicago Avenue on April 14. Stolen auto A car parked in the 1400 block of Maple Avenue was reported stolen on April 11. Stolen alcohol Food and alcohol were reported stolen from a grocery store in the 2700 block of Green Bay Road on April 14. Shots fired Police responded to a shots fired complaint in the 1700 block of Brown Avenue on April 15 around 10:27 p.m. Officers canvassed the area but found nothing, the report stated. Retail theft Rudolph Crier, 57, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft on April 14. Crier was arrested in the 1900 block of Grey around 11:20 a.m., the report stated. -- David Johnson, 44, was charged with retail theft on …

Monday, April 15, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Bullet Holes Found in Several Parked Vehicles

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

Car burglary A vehicle's driver's side window was smashed open in the 2400 block of Howard Street on April 18. While the offender gained access, nothing was reported missing. -- A Michael Kors wallet and purse were reported stolen from a car parked in the 1900 block of Green Bay Road on April 11. Bullet holes reported in several vehicles A total of five car owners reported bullet holes in their vehicles on April 14 around 11:35 p.m. Four of the cars were hit in the 2100 and 2200 block of Emerson Street while another was hit in the 1800 block of Hartrey Avenue, police said. No further details were provided.  Punctured tires A vehicle owner reported that an unknown person(s) punctured the tires of his or her vehicle parked in the 500 block …

Monday, April 8, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Medical Pad, Supplies Stolen From Evanston Office

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

Graffiti Police observed graffiti in the 2400 block of Howard Street on March 4. -- Police observed graffiti at a park in the 100 block of Ashland Avenue on March 1. Vehicle vandalism A car parked in the 1400 block of Cleveland Street had its windshield smashed on March 7. Residential burglary An Apple MacBook was reported stolen from a home in the 800 block of South Boulevard on March 4. Prescription pad stolen A prescription pad and medical supplies were reported stolen from a medical office in the 300 block of Ridge on March 4. Stolen bike A bicycle was reported stolen from a garage in the 800 block of Greenleaf Street on March 6. Theft from auto A power inverter was reported stolen from a car parked in the 2900 block of Thayer Street …

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Evanston Police Blotter

Cops Observe Graffiti at Evanston Park

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

Apartment burglary A silver satellite clock and a wall mount that's used to hang guitars were reported stolen from an apartment in the 1100 block of South Boulevard on April 1. The estimated value of said items is under $500, the report stated. Graffiti Police observed graffiti at a park in the 100 block of Ashland Avenue on April 1. -- Police observed graffiti on a sign in the 900 block of Davis Street on March 29. Vehicle vandalism A car parked in the 1100 block of Darrow Avenue had its windows damaged on March 31. 'Green' fire A recycling bin was set on fire in an alley in the 2300 block of Grey Avenue on March 30. Retail theft Kenneth Pernell Ross, 49, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft on April 1. Ross was arrested in the 2300 …

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