Lincoln Park Muggings Spike Over Summer

Over the summer of 2009 the young residents of Lincoln Park struggled with a rash of muggings that left seven victims beaten and robbed.

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Between July 30 and August 4 of 2009 the Chicago Police Department reported seven men in their early twenties were mugged. Police believe that four of the attacks are related, with each of the victims stating that at least four attackers assaulted them. Victims were asked for their wallets and then savagely beaten in the head and face. Two of the victims are currently hospitalized.

As of March 31, 2010 no arrests have been made.

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