Babysitter’s husband charged in sexual assault of 4-year-old boy

An Evanston man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 4-year-old boy his wife babysat last week, according to police.

Jaime Rodriguez, of the 2100 block of Darrow Avenue, was arrested at about 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14 in connection with the incident, which happened at his home, police said.

Evanston Police Cmdr. Diane Davis said the boy told his mother about the sexual assault, and she alerted authorities.

Bail was set at $400,000 for Rodriguez, who has been charged with criminal sexual assault of a child. He is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 6.

Chicago man accused of taking alcohol from Jewel-Osco

A Chicago man was arrested Thursday after he stole alcohol from the Jewel-Osco on Howard Street, according to police.

Davis said Christopher Larsen, 25, also took pharmaceutical products from the grocery store, 2485 Howard St. Security guards caught him as he tried to leave the store.

Larsen, of the 2500 block of West Fitch Avenue, has been charged with retail theft. He is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 7.

— Patrick Svitek