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Public Safety Advisory: Overnight on June 9, 2025, DePaul Public Safety was notified by the Chicago Police Department of a series of armed robberies in and near Lincoln Park. Two DePaul students were among the victims in the 2300 and 2500 blocks of North Sheffield Avenue. Suspects are described as four men wearing face masks who fled in a white SUV. No injuries were reported. DePaul Public Safety is coordinating with CPD and has increased patrols on the Lincoln Park campus. If you see suspicious activity, call Public Safety at 773-325-7777 or 911.
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Sent overnight-to-morning after the approximately 12:05 a.m. CDT June 9 series — a relatively prompt window for a multi-victim Clery timely-warning
The specific block identifiers (2300 and 2500 blocks of North Sheffield) reflect Chicago's grid-based addressing and provide actionable spatial guidance for students walking those streets
The 'four men in face masks who fled in a white SUV' description was consistent across multiple victim reports — suggesting a coordinated crew operating across Lincoln Park, Lakeview, and Boystown
DePaul's response of increasing Public Safety patrols rather than imposing a curfew or building lockdown is consistent with how the institution handles off-campus violent crime targeting students