Evanston woman’s purse stolen

A woman’s purse was snatched Sunday as she was walking northbound in the 1200 block of Dewey Avenue on Monday afternoon, police said.

The woman, a 67-year-old Evanston resident, told police someone ran up behind her and grabbed her purse, Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan said. The purse contained $25, as well as the woman’s blood pressure medication.

The woman reported the crime Wednesday morning, Dugan said. There is no description of the person.

Man arrested in connection with distracted driving 

A Chicago man was arrested Tuesday in connection with distracted driving, driving with a revoked license and having no proof of auto insurance, police said.

The man, 62, was stopped by police officers after they observed him driving while talking on his cell phone in the area of Oakton Street and Dewey Avenue, Dugan said. Upon checking his license, they discovered it had been revoked, Dugan said.

A court date has not yet been set because driving with a revoked license is a felony.

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