Lincoln Park Muggins Summer 2009

In the summer of 2009, the Lincoln Park neighborhood experienced a series of muggings. This map illustrates the locations of the 7 muggings thought to be connected.

Besides the 7 muggings on this map, other incidents were reported and remain under investigation.

There was a robbery in the 3300 block of North Seminary Avenue just a  few blocks from Wrigley Field. So far, police will not discuss whether or not it is connected to the other robberies.

On August 1, at 3am in the 2000 block of North Cleveland Avenue a victim identified an arrestee in a physical lineup. The suspect was later released due to lack of evidence.

In late July and early August, 4 strong armed robberies occurred in Lincoln Park that police believe are linked.

The Cleveland Avenue robbery for which the suspect was questioned happened around 3am. The other robbery on August 1 was at 3:36am in the 300 block of West Webster Avenue.

July 30, there were 2 robberies- one at 2am in the 600 block of West Fullerton Parkway, and one at 2:05am in the 2100 block of North Stockton Drive.

All four victims were men in their early to mid-20s and walking alone. At least 4 male attackers in their 20s confronted each victim on food from behind. The victims were asked for their wallets, then beaten in the head and face. Two of the victims were hospitalized.