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Evanston Police Investigate Central Street Burglaries and Property Damage
 EVANSTON, IL — Evanston police are investigating a series of burglaries and property damage that affected nine businesses along Central Street early Thursday morning.
At about 4 a.m. on Nov. 12, officers responded to reports of burglar alarms and broken storefront windows in the 1600 through 1900 blocks of Central Street. All nine businesses reported glass damage. Several businesses reported thefts. The items reported stolen included cash and a cash register.
The following business were affected:
1600 block of Central Street
1700 block of Central Street
- The Spot
- Preston’s Flowers
- Hewn Bakery
1900 block of Central Street
- Pinto Thai
- Bluestone
- Christian Science Reading Room
- Custom Eyes
- Spice House
Evanston detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and investigating a possible link to similar incidents in Wilmette. Evanston police have no one in custody in connection with these incidents.
How to Provide Information
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Evanston Police Department at 847-866-5000.
Tips may also be submitted by texting CRIMES at 275637. Begin the message with EPDTIP.
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Media Relations: Commander Chelsea Brown
chelseabrown@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-866-5026
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