Lincoln Park Muggings

A string of strong-arm muggings in the Lincoln Park neighborhood are under investigation by Chicago Police. All attacks occurred between July 30 and August 4.

No arrests have been made.

Five of the seven attacks are linked and Chicago Police believe the other two are related.

The muggings all happened between the hours of 2 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. to male victims who were walking alone.

The attackers, as well as the victims, are believed to be in the early to mid 20's. All approached victims from behind, asked for their wallets, and then beat them severely in the head and face.

Two of the victims were hospitalized.

The victim of the third attack on the 2000 block of North Cleveland Avenue identified an alleged attacker in a physical lineup. The suspect was later released on lack of evidence.

The map below details the seven muggings, giving date, location, time and a brief description of the attack.