Weekend auto thefts in Evanston included 2 Jeeps and a Cadillac. These among the stories in Monday’s crime bulletin from Evanston police.

THEFT
2200 Maple
A black 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee was stolen by unknown means from the 2200 block of Maple Avenue between 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Saturday.

1000 Ridge
A black 2015 Jeep Wrangler was stolen from the 1000 block of Ridge Court between 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday.

100 Kedzie
A black 2021 Cadillac SUV was stolen from the 100 block of Kedzie Street between 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday.

2400 Main
A backpack was taken from a store in the 2400 block of Main Street around 3 p.m. Friday.

2200 Oakton
General merchandise was stolen from a store in the 2200 block of Oakton Street around 3 p.m. Friday.

A wallet and keys were taken from a victim in a hardware store in the 2200 block of Oakton Street between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

1600 Oakton
A secured Giant bicycle was stolen from the 1600 block of Oakton Street between 11 p.m. on July 2 and 4 p.m. the following afternoon.

600 Chicago
Merchandise was reported stolen from the Walgreens Pharmacy in the 600 block of Chicago Avenue at about 9:40 p.m. Sunday.

1500 Oak
A Canondale bicycle that was secured at a residence in the 1500 block of Oak Avenue was stolen between 4:38 p.m. Wednesday and 4:38 p.m. Friday.

2700 Gross Point
A GTX Hybrid bicycle that was secured to a bike rack in the 2700 block of Gross Point Road was stolen between 6:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Thursday.

1700 Benson
Personal items were taken from a secured locker at the Evanston Athletic Club, in the 1700 block of Benson Avenue, around 1 p.m. Saturday.

2000 Sherman
A package was stolen from a residence in the 2000 block of Sherman Avenue between 3:04 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday.

BATTERY
355 Ridge
Marquis Latrell Barnett, 29, of 1926 W Pratt Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 355 Ridge Ave. at 11:05 a.m. Thursday and charged with battery.

607 Lake
Patrick J. Gordon, 57, of 1458 Chicago Ave., was arrested at 607 Lake St. at 3:33 p.m. Saturday and charged with battery.

1305 Pitner
Frederick Pigram, 29, of 2910 W. Harrison St., Chicago, was arrested at 1305 Pitner Ave. at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday and charged with domestic battery.

1566 Oak
Daymeon Shelby, 32, of 1566 Oak Ave., was arrested at that address at 11:19 p.m. Tuesday and charged with battery.

BURGLARY
800 Michigan
A burglar gained entry to an unlocked 2013 Volkswagen in the 800 block of Michigan Avenue around 11 a.m. Friday and stole coins.

1000 Garnett
A burglar gained entry to an unlocked garage in the 1000 block of Garnett Place between 4 p.m. on June 29 and 11 a.m. on June 30 and stole a Trek FX1 bicycle.

CRIMINAL DAMAGE
800 Forest
Exterior mirrors were found damaged on a 2022 Honda in the 800 block of Forest Avenue at 10:23 a.m. Saturday.

1600 Foster
Someone damaged the door of a residence in the 1600 block of Foster Street by kicking it at about 6:35 p.m. on July 4.

2200 Foster
Exterior lights were damaged at a residence in the 2200 block of Foster Street at about 7 p.m. Wednesday.

GRAFFITI
2200 Oakton
Spray-painted graffiti was discovered at James Park, in the 2200 block of Oakton Street, at 1:17 p.m. Friday.

500 Elmwood
Spray-painted graffiti was found on the street in the 500 block of Elmwood Avenue at 4:17 p.m. Sunday.

1200 Lake Shore
Spray-painted graffiti was discovered at Burnham Shores Park, in the 1200 block of Lake Shore Boulevard, at 12:24 p.m. Friday.

Church at Benson
Graffiti, written in chalk, was discovered on Chicago Transit Authority property at Church Street and Benson Avenue at 7 a.m. Wednesday.

ROBBERY
800 Brummel
A 32-year-old man was approached by a subject in the 800 block of Brummel Street at about 11:15 p.m. Saturday who demanded his money. When the victim complied, the subject punched him in the face.

SHOTS HEARD
100 Barton
Gunshots were reported in the 100 block of Barton Avenue at 11:41 p.m. Sunday. Police checked the area but found nothing.

TRAFFIC
Maple at Davis
Ringofo Faustin, 28, of 907 W. Argyle Ave., Chicago, was arrested at Maple Avenue and Davis Street at 4:13 p.m. Sunday and charged with a traffic violation.

2300 Green Bay
Peter S. Kim, 49, of 2770 Prince St., Northbrook, was arrested at 2300 Green Bay Road at 3:40 a.m. Wednesday and charged with driving under the influence.

1526 Main
Anita Omarazai, 22, of 6608 N. Campbell Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 1526 Main St. at 8:26 p.m. Friday and charged with a traffic violation.

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.

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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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