Teenager robbed at gunpoint in south Evanston

A 17-year-old Evanston resident was robbed at gunpoint Wednesday night in south Evanston.

The teenager was walking with two of his friends at about 7 p.m. in the 700 block of Case Street when he was approached from behind by another teenager displaying a handgun who demanded his property, Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said. The 17-year-old turned over his wallet, which contained $5, and two cell phones.

Police said the Evanston resident did not report the incident until a day later, and that none of those who were robbed were Northwestern students.

76-year-old refuses to hand over car keys

Two young adults unsuccessfully tried to rob a 76-year-old resident Thursday afternoon. 

The Evanston resident parked and exited his vehicle in the 2100 block of Emerson Street when he was pushed into a snowbank, Parrott said. The young adults displayed a gun and demanded his car keys, but the 76-year-old refused. At that point, the two men fled on foot.

Police said no property was taken.

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