Police arrest Evanston man in connection with possession of stolen firearm

Police arrested an Evanston man Sunday night after finding a stolen, unlicensed firearm in his vehicle.

While conducting a traffic stop in the 1100 block of Dodge Avenue at about 9:30 p.m., police found a loaded revolver in the car which had been reported stolen from Chicago. 

Police then arrested the 31-year-old Evanston resident in connection with multiple weapons offenses. The man, a felon, received a $50,000 bond in court Tuesday. He is scheduled to appear court on March 24. 

More than $5K stolen in residential burglary

A burglar broke the door of an apartment near the Chicago border on Monday afternoon and stole more than $5,000 worth of goods. 

Assorted jewelry valued at $5,000 as well as a 36-inch Samsung television valued at $400 were stolen from an apartment in the 100 block of Ashland Avenue, Evanston Police Cmdr. Jay Parrott said.

The owner of the apartment, a 54-year-old woman, said an unknown person forced entry through the rear door. Police said an evidence team was sent to the scene in order to help determine who may have burglarized the home.

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