This summer was unfortunately peppered with several muggings where the victims were either beaten, robbed, or both. Since mid-August, Chicago police have released details of seven muggings that occurred in the Lincoln Park area.
There are still on-going investigations, as police are not sure whether two of the attacks are related. As for the other five attacks, police have linked them; and so far no suspect has been arrested due to lack of evidence.
All four victims were men in their early to mid-20s and walking alone. Each 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 savagely beaten in the head and face. Two of the victims were hospitalized.
As for the seven muggings, here are the locations where they occurred. The link to this map can also be found on quikmaps
***Police also revealed that the victim in the 3 a.m. August 1 attack in the 2000 block of North Cleveland Avenue identified an arrestee in a physical lineup, though the suspect was later released on lack of evidence.
In late July and early August, there were four strong-arm robberies in the Lincoln Park area as well. Police believe these robberies are related to the attacks.
In addition to the seven muggings, there was an additional robbery in the 3300 block of North Seminary Avenue just a few blocks from Wrigley Field. Like some of the other muggings, police have not denied or confirmed any relation to previous attacks.
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