A pickpocket reportedly took contents yesterday from a victim’s shoulder bag in the main U.S, Post Office in the 1100 block of Davis Street. This among the stories in today’s daily crime bulletin from Evanston police.

Theft

1100 Davis

A pickpocket removed contents from a victim’s shoulder bag in the main U.S. Post Office in the 1100 block of Davis Street between 2 p.m. and 2:20 p.m. yesterday.

1600 Benson

A bicycle secured to a bike rack in the 1600 block of Benson Avenue was stolen between 5 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. yesterday.

1700 Sherman

A purse was stolen from a victim at a restaurant in the 1700 block of Sherman Avenue between noon and 3:30 p.m. yesterday.

A beige Honda was stolen from an alley in the 1700 block of Sherman Avenue between 4 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. yesterday.

700 Clark

Cash left unattended in a restaurant in the 700 block of Church Street was stolen between 1:40 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. yesterday.

101 Asbury

Nelson Cruz, 35, of 2315 N. Mason Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 101 Asbury Ave. at 10:45 a.m. yesterday and charged with retail theft. He is due in court  on July 8 at 9 a.m.

Peter S. Baranovskis, 27, of 2017 Washington St., was arrested at 101 Asbury Ave. at 2:45 p.m. yesterday and charged with retail theft. He is due in court on July 8 at 9 a.m.

2201 Oakton

Nya C. Bent, 18, of 2001 Warren St., was arrested at 2201 Oakton St. at 6:45 p.m. yesterday and charged with theft.

Burglary

1700 Wesley

 A purse and clothing items were taken from a 2005 Toyota in the 1700 block of Wesley Avenue between 10 p.m. Wednesday and 10:20 a.m. yesterday.

Graffiti

1000 Howard

Graffiti was discovered on an office building in the 1000 block of Howard Street at 11:41 a.m. yesterday.

Incidents listed appear among the official reports of the Evanston Police Department. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt, which can only be determined by a court of law. Court appearances take place in Cook County 2nd District Circuit Court in Skokie.  

Related Document:

Crime Bulletin (07Jun2019)

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...

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