Someone broke into a 1991 Lexus parked in the driveway of a residence in the 2100 block of Green Bay Road between Monday and Thursday last week and stole a digital camera, a GPS unit, two coats, and eyeglasses.

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...