Evanston Police Blotter

Robber Points Gun, Demands Money On Oakton

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Monday, Jan. 21, 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:  Robber Displays Gun, Demands Money A man pointed a gun at his victim and demanded money, then stole cash and drove off in a 2002 Ford at 5:20 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in the 2200 block of Oakton Street, according to police. Purse Snatched at Sherman and Washington A man grabbed a woman’s black leather purse as she was leaving her car at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at the intersection of Sherman Avenue and Washington Street, according to police.  Thief Steals Car Left Running On Hinman Someone stole a four-door 2007 Ford Focus with the license plate 9452127 that was left running in an alley in the 1800 block of Hinman Avenue at 9:01 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, police …

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Evanston Police Blotter

Robbers Push Woman Down, Steal Purse

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 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 Push Woman Down, Steal Purse Two men pushed a woman to the ground, then grabbed her Marc Jacobs canvas purse during a strongarm robbery at 7:34 p.m. in the 600 block of Judson Avenue, according to police. The robbers also stole her Apple cell phone and Kindle, police said. Burglar Steals Jewelry, Camera, Rum On Emerson A burglar entered an unlocked home in the 1800 block of Emerson Street between 7:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, according to police. He or she stole diamond earrings, an Olympus HD video camera, dark Bacardi rum and credit cards, police said. Man Charged With Battery On Grove Errol R. Shelton, 49, of the …

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Jennifer Fisher

9:48 am on Wednesday, January 16, 2013

@Evanston Eastsider - police say they are considering the possibility that the two robberies may be related, given "the similar circumstances and area."   more ›

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

Masked Men Display Handgun, Steal Pizza

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Men Wearing Masks Display Gun, Steal Cash, Pizza Two men wearing masks and all black clothing displayed a handgun and demanded property from someone in the 700 block of Dodge Avenue at 7:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, according to police. They stole the victim’s cash, Apple cell phone and JB Alberto’s pizza.  Arrests: DUI, Assault, Burglary Yvette C. Bariffe, 38, of the 8400 block of McCormick Boulevard in Skokie, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at 10:47 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, in the 1200 block of Howard Street, police reported.  Michael L. Calloway, 23, of the 2300 block of Noyes Court in Evanston, was arrested and charged with assault at 3:57 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in the 1000 block of Hinman Avenue, according to police…

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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

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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Police: Robber Knocked Victim to the Ground, Stole Wallet

UPDATED: Evanston Police say three men stole a wallet and phone in a strongarm robbery at Asbury Avenue and Church Street early Sunday morning.

Three men knocked a 48-year-old Skokie man to the ground and stole his wallet in a strongarm robbery at Asbury Avenue and Church Street this weekend, according to Evanston Police. The offenders stole cash, a tri-fold fake leather wallet, Kia flip phone, government-issued cell phone and various keys during the incident, which took place at 5:40 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, according to police. The incident was reported to police several hours later, at the station. Police have not arrested anyone in connection with the robbery.  Editor's Note: This story was updated to include more information about the victim at 9:26 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9.

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LaVerne

7:42 pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Jim City Council already does that.   more ›

Evanston Police Blotter

Robbers Steal Cash, Alcohol From Victim

This edition of the Evanston police blotter includes information supplied by police on Friday Sept. 7, 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:  Strongarm Robbers Steal Cash, Alcohol and iPod Shuffle Two men and a woman took cash, alcohol and an iPod Shuffle from their victim in a strongarm robbery in the 1700 block of Darrow Avenue at 12:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7, police reported.  Residential Burglaries on Dobson, Asbury Someone stole a Spiderman bicycle, a 32-inch Panasonic television, several tools, a lawn mower and Jeep Power Wheel toy from an unlocked garage in the 2000 block of Dobson Street between 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, and 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, police reported.  Someone stole a an adult Trek mountain bike, an air compressor, tools, a table saw, rotary tool and Mikita corded …

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