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Evanston Police Department

This week’s newsletter is a recap of major incidents reported between September 15th through September 28th, 2022. Sign up for the newsletter here.

Major Incidents

Robbery: There were two instances where postal workers were robbed. On September 26th at 4:00 p.m., a mail carrier was in the area of Sherman and Monroe when two unknown individuals approached him. One subject placed the victim in a “bear hug” while the second displayed a gun. The subjects took the victim’s keys. On September 27th around noon, a mail carrier was in the area of Nathaniel and McDaniel when an unknown subject approached him, produced a gun, struck him in the face, and took his keys. A subject was arrested by EPD on September 28th. 

Aggravated Assault: On September 21st at 8:33 p.m., officers were on patrol in the 800 block of Greenwood when a subject threw beer bottles at the vehicle. The subject was arrested.

Residential Burglaries: Six residences were reported burglarized. During the overnight hours of September 15th, an unknown subject attempted to force entry to a residence on the 1300 block of Maple by removing a window screen. Nothing was taken. Sometime on September 16th, an unknown subject gained entry to a lobby on the 800 block of Emerson and took packages. On September 16th around 8:00 p.m., unknown subjects forced entry to a residence on the 1600 block of Cleveland and took collectibles. In the evening hours of September 17th, unknown subjects attempted to force entry to a residence on the 2100 block of Hartrey. On September 22 around 2:30 p.m., an unknown subject approached a homeowner on the 1100 block of Ashland, saying that he was a landscaper who was doing work in the neighborhood. The subject lured the victim to the rear yard while unknown persons took items from the victim’s home. During the evening hours of September 24th, unknown subject(s) forced entry to a residence on the 2900 block of Harrison and ransacked several rooms.

Garage Burglary: Seven garages were reported burglarized; two were entered by force. Bicycles and tools were stolen from most of the garages.

Vehicle Burglaries: Five vehicles were reported burglarized; four of the vehicles were unsecured. USC (coins) and small electronics were taken from most of the vehicles. One work truck was entered by force and tools were taken.

Motor Vehicle Thefts: Eight vehicles were stolen from Evanston. Four vehicles were taken using keys or key fobs.

Shots Fired Calls: Four shots fired calls were reported to the police. Nothing was located.

Bicycle Thefts: Eight bicycles were reported stolen. Only one bicycle was secured. 

Package Thefts: Six packages were reported stolen.

Other Information

Child Safety Seat Installation

In the State of Illinois, all children under the age of eight must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat. Child safety seats include infant seats, convertible seats (Rear-facing for infants and forward-facing for toddlers), and booster seats that are used with the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system. Request a child seat installation or inspection through 3-1-1.

Recovered Property

When property is recovered and turned into the police department, every reasonable attempt will be made to identify and return the property to its rightful owner. In many instances property is recovered but never reunited with its owner because there was never a report filed. If you have an item that you have lost or had stolen in Evanston, your first action should be to file a police report.

Even if you have not filed a report, you can still check with the Property Bureau during the Public Operating Hours to see if an item has been turned in. You can contact the Bureau at 847-866-5029. You can also check our list of recently recovered property online. Our listing features items of lost, abandoned, or mislaid property that has been turned in to, or recovered by, our department. This list is updated daily and allows you to easily contact us by email if you believe an item may be yours. Please remember that if you think an item is yours, you will be required to provide additional proof of ownership. Click here to check the property listings.

Gun Buyback Program

The Gun Buyback Program is an opportunity for Evanston residents to turn in a functioning firearm to the Evanston Police, and in turn, receive $100. A buyback can be set up at any time through the Evanston Police Department (3-1-1 or the non-emergency line). An officer will go to the residence and collect the firearm, and the resident will be given a voucher that can be exchanged for $100 at the City Collector’s Office located in the Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave.

Please do not bring a firearm to the police department without approval from an EPD supervisor.