Press Release: Evanston Man Charged with UPW and Armed Robbery

City of Evanston, Illinois sent this bulletin at 03/07/2025 10:40 AM CST

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Evanston Man Charged with UPW and Armed Robbery

EVANSTON, IL - The Evanston Police Department arrested a man on February 27, 2025, following an undercover operation targeting a pattern of armed robberies in the 300 block of Custer Avenue.

At approximately 12:30 p.m., officers initiated the operation in response to multiple incidents in which victims were lured to the area through social media before being robbed at gunpoint.

During the operation, an undercover officer arranged to meet a suspect believed to be responsible for the previous robberies. Armed with a handgun, the suspect approached the undercover officer in the backyard of a residence. The officer retreated to a secure location as the suspect advanced.

As uniformed officers moved in to make an arrest, the suspect fled. While attempting to escape, he discarded a Glock 9mm handgun, which was recovered by officers.

The suspect, identified as Dia-ante Campbell, was taken into custody and transported to the Evanston Police Department for questioning. During an interview with detectives, Campbell made an incriminating statement. Additionally, detectives executed a search warrant at Campbell’s residence.

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office reviewed the investigation and approved one felony count of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Repeat Felony Offender. Campbell was also charged with one felony count of Armed Robbery in connection with one of the previous robberies. Please click here for a picture of the gun.

Detectives are still investigating the previous robberies. If you have information, evidence, or video related to these incidents, please call 847-866-5040 or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES (274637) and start your message with EPDTIP.

Offender

Campbell, Dia-ante, 24-year-old male

300 block of Custer Avenue, Evanston, IL

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