9 Evanston Storefronts Hit In Central Street Burglary Spree

Detectives are reviewing video and investigating a possible link to similar incidents in Wilmette. 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 1600-1900 blocks of Central Street. According to Evanston police, all nine businesses reported glass damage. Several businesses also reported thefts, including cash and a cash register. Police identified the businesses as Mustard’s Last Stand in the 1600 block of Central Street, The Spot, Preston’s Flowers and Hewn Bakery in the 1700 block, and Pinto Thai, Bluestone, Christian Science Reading Room, Custom Eyes and Spice House in the 1900 block. Find out what's happening in Evanstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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