Someone entered an unlocked 2012 Mercedes-Benz parked on the street in the 1100 block of Dewey Avenue between 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. Wednesday and stole an iPhone, an iPad, a briefcase, laser tape, two gift cards, and a bank debit card.

A resident of Evanston since 1975, Chuck Bartling holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and has extensive experience as a reporter and editor for daily newspapers, radio...