Lincoln Park Muggings in Summer 2009
April 13, 2010
Several muggings were reported in Lincoln Park in the summer of 2009. The attacks drew a lot of attention from the Lincoln Park and DePaul communities, as well as from large Chicago news stations. So far, no arrests have been made.
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Police believe that the first four attacks are related. All four of these victims were men in their early to mid-20s who were walking alone late at night. Each man was confronted on foot from behind by at least four attackers, who were also men in their 20s. The victims were asked for their wallets, then beaten in the head and face, causing two of the victims to be hospitalized.
While no arrests have been made, the victim in the 3 a.m. August 1 attack identified an arrestee in a physical lineup. The suspect was later released on lack of evidence.
