Think twice about walking home to save money after going to the bars if you live in Lincoln Park or Lakeview. You'd better take a cab. A recent string of violent muggings, leaving two victims hospitalized have drawn a lot of attention to the usually low-crime neighborhood.
Police believe four of the attacks are linked. All the victims were on men in there early to mid-20's walking alone. The first of these attacks took place July 30 at the 600 Block of Fullerton Pkwy at 2am only a few blocks from Depaul University student housing. The men were approached from behind by at least four attackers also all men in their early 20's. Victims were asked for their wallet then severely beaten in the head and face.
Police are investigating a few other incidences in the area to see if they are related as well.
Check out the map below of the last seven attacks taken place in the Lincoln Park area in late July and early August.
If your interested in finding out more about the attacks and what police have said, try looking at some of Chicago's hyperlocal news sites linked in this site.
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