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Evanston Couple Tied Up, Art Stolen

 

 

Updated: Friday, 13 Apr 2012, 9:27 PM CDT
Published : Friday, 13 Apr 2012, 8:39 PM CDT
By Darlene Hill, FOX Chicago News
Evanston, Ill. - An Evanston couple is trying to recover after robbers forced their way into their home, tied them up with duct tape, and then stole their art.

evanston-couple-robbed-art-.movThe robbery happened at 8:40 on Friday morning in the 2200 block of Central Avenue. The victims said that the suspects appeared at the door, claiming to have a delivery. Once the husband opened the door, one of the robbers kicked him down.
The suspects knocked the woman to the ground, too, and duct taped their hands. Then they stole four paintings valued at $150,000 to $200,000. While the crooks were inside the home, another man was waiting in a white van in the back alley.
The husband said he thinks the robbers thought they'd hit the jackpot because last year he sold a valuable piece at auction. The opening bid for that painting, which he inherited from his dad in 1972, was $200,000.
The husband said he doesn't care about what was stolen, but he is concerned about his 68-year-old wife, who suffered a mild heart attack after the robbery.
Evanston police hope since the victims live on a busy street, someone saw something that will help the investigation.

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