Crime & Safety

Northbrook Man Accused of Touching, Making Sexual Remarks Toward Cabbie: Cops

Recent arrest records from the Wilmette Police Department.

The following information is from the Wilmette Police Department. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

BATTERY

Gregory Pradun, 62, of Northbrook, was arrested and charged with battery touching and making sexual statements toward a Yellow Cab driver Saturday, Aug. 6.

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RETAIL THEFT

Peter Baranovskis, 24, of Evanston, was arrested and charged with retail theft after being accused Aug. 4 of stealing items from CVS, 1515 Sheridan Road.

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Employees called police at about 11:49 a.m., claiming Baranovskis took merchandise from the store and then fled on foot. He unsuccessfully tried to escape police, who found him a short distance from the store.

Baranovskis was apprehended, and stolen property was recovered.

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