Hair Salon Bandit Strikes Again, Robs at Gunpoint

Skokie has seen two armed robberies targeting hair salons over the last two weeks. Police believe the same man is responsible for about a dozen similar crimes that took place in Niles, Morton Grove and several other areas.

Two Skokie hair salons have been robbed at gunpoint in two weeks, and police believe one man is responsible for both crimes, they announced today. Officers responded to an armed robbery call at Supercuts, 3539 Dempster St., on Jan. 10 around 12:25 p.m. The suspect entered the hair salon, displayed a black revolver and demanded money, police said. The offender would soon flee in an unknown direction. It is unclear at this time how much money the man stole and no injuries were reported as a result of the incident. Police said the most recent hair salon employee identified the armed robber as the same man who held up Hair Cuttery in Fashion Square Shopping Mall, 9442 Skokie Blvd., on Dec. 27 (pictured above). Authorities also believe the …

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George Slefo

5:26 pm on Friday, January 11, 2013

@Linn We followed up on this and according to our sources, police apprehended someone who matched the description. However, further investigation revealed that the person was not the hair salon bandit. Thank you for the tip. Best, George   more ›

Evanston Police Blotter

Robbers Punch Victim, Steal Wallet On Pitner

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Robbers Punch Victim, Steal Wallet, Phone A man and a woman punched their victim, then stole his Motorola cell phone, keys and Louis Vuitton wallet containing credit cards at 10:43 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, in the 1200 block of Pitner Street, police reported. Gunfire Reported On Central Police investigated a report that someone had fired a gun in the 3100 block of Central Street at 8:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5. Nothing was found in the area.  Arrests: Battery, Possession of Cannabis Kirsten L. Anderson, 18, of the 800 block of South Boulevard in Evanston, was arrested and charged with battery at the police station at 3:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, police reported.  …

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Evanston Police Blotter

Robbers Pull Gun, Steal Wallet on Washington

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Robbers Display Handgun, Steal Wallet and Watch Three men displayed a handgun and stole a Kenneth Cole wallet and Seiko watch from their victim between 2:30 and 3 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Washington Street and Elmwood Avenue, according to police.  Man Finds Three Burglars in His Home A man found three burglars inside his apartment in the 2000 block of Emerson Street at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, police reported.  Arrests: Battery, Theft Irvin William Bennett, 35, of the 700 block of Hinman Avenue in Evanston, was arrested and charged with battery at 2:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at the police station, according to police.  Otis Graham, 41, of the 1400 block …

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Festus McMoron "The Truth Hurt's"

2:46 pm on Wednesday, December 12, 2012

...since patch is afraid to give details on the description of the offenders, here it is, right off the police report: 3 Black/Male, ht 0,0 lb   more ›

Evanston Police Blotter

Robber Displays Gun, Steals Laptop

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Robber Displays Gun, Steals Laptop A robber displayed a handgun and stole a man’s backpack containing a Thinkpad laptop issued by Evanston Township High School at Dodge Avenue and Simpson Street between 11:35 and 11:50 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, according to police.  Gunfire Reported at Lyons and Dodge Police investigated a report that someone had fired a gun at Lyons Street and Dodge Avenue at 8:31 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Nothing was found in the area.  Woman Hits Victim In Face A known female offender hit her victim in the face at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at a business in the 2300 block of Main Street, according to police.  Arrests: DUI, Battery, Retail Theft…

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Rash of Pizza Delivery Robberies Appear Unrelated, Police Say

Evanston police are searching for suspects in three recent incidents where robbers called for a pizza delivery, then stole cash and other valuables from the driver.

Police say they have a lead on a suspect in one of three separate incidents where robbers stole cash and pizzas from delivery drivers in Evanston during the past two weeks. Two men demanded a driver’s money, then stole his cash and a large pizza in the 1900 block of Jackson Avenue on Nov. 4, according to police. On Monday, Nov. 12, two men wearing masks and all black clothing displayed a handgun, then stole cash, a cell phone and pizza from a J.B. Alberto’s delivery driver in the 700 block of Dodge Avenue. And on Tuesday, Nov. 13, three masked men threatened a Sarpino’s delivery driver in the 800 block of Case Street, saying they had a gun and a knife, then stole his cash, wallet, cell phone, keys, and the two pepperoni pizzas he was …

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Evanston Police Blotter

Robber Knocks Victim Unconscious On Garnett

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Arrests: DUI, Possession of Cannabis, Retail Theft Austin Marcus Armond, 24, of the 1700 block of Payne Street in Evanston, was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis at 4:35 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, police reported. Evija Bowers, 36, of the 600 block of Duane Street in Glen Ellyn, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 3:36 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, in the 1300 block of Chicago Avenue, according to police. Vincent Lavance Brooks, 22, of the 400 block of Sherman Avenue in Evanston, and Stayce Lynn Emanuel, 23, of the 1900 block of Brown Avenue in Evanston, were arrested and charged with possession of cannabis at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, in the 1300 block of Emerson Street, police reported.  Zachary Allen Cavalier…

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Evanston Police Blotter

Robbers Steal Pizza, Cash On Jackson

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Arrests: Battery, DUI, Retail Theft Richard Andrew Brannon, 60, of the 1400 block of Elmwood Avenue, was arrested and charged with battery at 6:09 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in the 1700 block of Sherman Avenue, according to police. Lauren Kate Delany, 26, of the 700 block of Rockland in Lake Bluff, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 8:35 p.m. Nov. 2, police reported. Nancy Hernandez, 30, of the 8600 block of West Grant in Rivergrove, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the intersection of Bennett and Simpson, according to police. Jessica Nate Kennedy, 25, of the 6900 block of South…

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Teens Arrested in Halloween Egg Robbery, Police Say

Evanston police say they caught three teenagers who stole eggs from a Walgreens on Green Bay Road on Halloween. One was charged with robbery.

Evanston police say they caught three teenagers and arrested one who stole eggs from the Walgreens store at 2100 Green Bay Road on Halloween. A store manager called 911 to report that several male teenagers had stolen cartons of eggs at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. When he attempted to stop them, one of the teenagers hit him in the face, causing minor injuries, according to police. The group then ran away. Police obtained a description of the teenagers and broadcast it to officers on patrol. Two hours later, a pair of officers saw three suspects who matched the description in the 1900 block of Darrow Avenue, according to police.  Police stopped the three suspects, all of whom are 17-year-old residents of Evanston, and later identified …

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Evanston Police Blotter

Burglar Steals Pearl Necklace on Hartzell

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following arrests and incidents were reported by the Evanston Police Department: Arrests: DUI, Possession of Cannabis Matthew Ryan Denesha, 26, of the 900 block of Deerfield Road in Deerfield, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 3:24 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, in the 2700 block of Green Bay Road, police reported. Tyrone Elijah Gibbs, 20, of the 2100 block of Emerson Street in Evanston, was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis in the 1900 block of Foster Street at 6:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, according to police. Armed Robbery On Chicago A man demanded a cell phone and wallet from his victim during an armed robbery in the parking lot of a business in the 600 block of Chicago Avenue at 9:27 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8…

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