Evanston Police Arrested Two For Selling Stolen Cars
Authorities apprehended two suspects accused of trying to sell vehicles they did not own to local towing companies.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Property Crime
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Evanston police have arrested two individuals on charges related to the attempted sale of stolen vehicles. The suspects allegedly presented the cars to local businesses that purchase junk vehicles without having permission from the actual owners.
Why it matters
This case highlights efforts by law enforcement to address unauthorized vehicle transactions that target towing and junk car services. Detectives are investigating these incidents as part of a broader pattern of property crimes identified across Evanston and neighboring jurisdictions.
Police arrested 22-year-old Chicago resident Syniah A. Myvett and 31-year-old Evanston resident Elijah E. Murphy. The investigation into their activities remains open as detectives look for links to similar cases in other jurisdictions.
The players
Syniah A. Myvett
She is a 22-year-old Chicago resident arrested by authorities in connection with the vehicle sales scheme.
Elijah E. Murphy
He is a 31-year-old Evanston resident taken into custody by local police during the investigation.
The details
The suspects targeted companies that purchase junk cars, attempting to offload vehicles to which they lacked any legal title or owner authorization. Detectives began probing the scheme after an initial report of an attempted sale triggered a larger investigation into the suspects' activities.
Timeline
July 8, 2026: Police initiated an investigation following a report of an attempted vehicle sale.
Legal Context
This case follows a pattern set by the 2026 Evanston property crime initiative. The arrests reflect a broader push by local law enforcement to combat organized property theft through increased scrutiny of secondary vehicle markets.
Local residents and business owners are encouraged to remain vigilant regarding vehicle documentation and ownership verification. Increased police activity may continue in areas where towing and junk car services operate as the investigation proceeds.
The takeaway
Vehicle owners should ensure all titles and registration documents are secured to prevent unauthorized use of their property. Those operating or utilizing towing services should verify credentials to avoid inadvertently engaging in illegal transactions.
Further reading
For more information on current local safety efforts, visit Property Crime.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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