An Evanston resident returned home from winter vacation travels to discover an estimated $4,950 worth of jewelry stolen from her home.

The 22-year-old female left her residence in the 800 block of Simpson Street on Dec. 11 at noon and returned home around 1 p.m. on Jan. 2 to find that her door had been forced open, Evanston police Cmdr. Joseph Dugan said. Upon entering her bedroom, the woman discovered her drawers had been opened and several pieces of jewelry had been taken, Dugan said.

The burglar’s identity is currently unknown, Dugan added.

Local woman’s garage vandalized

A 47-year-old Evanston resident discovered graffiti on her garage door Sunday morning.

Officers responded to a call at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 3 to discover graffiti on the garage of the home in the 700 block of Forest Avenue, Dugan said. The owner had previously painted a mural of the Chicago skyline on the door, which vandals marked up with the letters “LBCK TK3” underlined.

Dugan said Evanston police do not believe the graffiti was gang-related.

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