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Evanston Police Department
 Today’s newsletter is a recap of major events reported between November 16th, 2023, and November 29th, 2023.
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Major Incidents
 Robberies: Two armed robberies were reported to the police. On November 20th around 7:20 p.m., the victim was working at a convenience store on the 800 block of Dodge when an unknown subject came in, showed a firearm, and demanded money from the register. The victim complied and the subject fled the store. On November 27th at 9:30 a.m., the victim reported he was collecting scrap metal in the area of Asbury and Grant when he was approached from behind by an unknown subject who hit him in the face with a gun and demanded his money. The victim complied and the subject fled the area.
Motor Vehicle Thefts: There were 3 stolen vehicles reported and another 9 attempted. The three stolen vehicles were either left running or had key fobs left inside. All of the attempted steals had windows broken and damaged steering columns. Most of the vehicles were Hyundais (5) and Kias (4). These vehicles continue to be targeted for theft throughout the Chicago area.
Residential Burglaries: Five residential burglaries were reported during the past two weeks. The victim reported that sometime between August and November, unknown subjects entered an apartment on the 1000 block of Howard and took clothing. During the early evening hours of November 19th, unknown subjects entered a residence on the 1200 block of Emerson and took items from two apartments. On November 27th, unknown subject(s) entered a residence on the 1900 block of Grey by unknown means and took miscellaneous items. On November 28th, between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., unknown subjects forced entry to a residence on the 1400 block of Howard by defeating a window screen and took jewelry.
Garage Burglaries: Two garages were reported burglarized. On November 21st, unknown subjects entered an unsecured garage on the 1900 block of Dodge and took lawn equipment and bicycles. Sometime between November 24th and 27th, unknown subjects entered an unsecured garage on the 2300 block of Emerson and took a bicycle.
Vehicle Burglaries: At least 5 vehicles were burglarized throughout Evanston; none of the vehicles had forced entry. Most of the stolen items were very small and easily portable.
Man with a Gun Calls: There were two man with a gun calls to the EPD. Nothing was located.
Shots Fired Calls: EPD responded to five shots fired calls. Nothing was located.
Pick-pocket: The victim reported being at a restaurant on the 1600 block of Chicago on November 19th when an unknown subject took her wallet from her purse.
Bicycle Thefts: Three bike thefts and two electric scooter thefts were reported. All of the bicycles and scooters had been secured.
Package Thefts: Four packages were taken from residences. If you have a package stolen, please report it to the Evanston Police and upload any available video.
Other Information
Online Non-Emergency Incident Reporting
The Evanston Police Department has launched online non-emergency incident reporting. This self-reporting system is commonly referred to as P2C - Police to Citizen. It efficiently and conveniently allows a citizen to file a report from virtually anywhere with a computer or mobile device. If a citizen does not have access to a computer or mobile device, there is a workstation available for public use in the police department lobby at the Records Bureau window. To report incidents online, visit this link.
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office announced a “Tracked Vehicle Program” to work with vehicle owners, manufacturers, and dealerships to provide a rapid response to vehicle thefts or carjackings, and more quickly recover the victim’s vehicle. Vehicle owners can visit this link for more 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.
Ongoing 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.
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