Fingerprint Left on Window Leads to Criminal Trespass Charge

An Evanston man faces a misdemeanor charge of attempted criminal trespass to real property after he was allegedly caught trying to break into a home in the 2000 block of Sherman Avenue through a window early Monday morning.

According to a police report, a 21-year-old woman claims the man - later identified as Steven Manning, 32, of 116 Keeney Street - opened up her first floor bedroom window at 5:36 a.m. and fled when she confronted him.

Manning was stopped by officers shortly after as he was seen leaving the area on a bicycle, and as an evidence technician located a latent fingerprint. It was later determined the print matched Manning.

Police continue to investigate three other incidents in which entry through an unlocked door or window had been used in burglaries. No evidence has been secured linking Manning to those incidents, which allegedly occurred in the 1900 block of Orrington Avenue, 1900 block of Sherman Avenue and 2100 block of Ridge Avenue.