We are becoming more familiar with social media being used as a tool to gather large groups in urban areas, like Hilton's promotional flash mob in NYC. Turns out, these mobs are not always formed for good.
Chicago travelers and citizens are on high alert and security has been increased in heavy tourist areas like Michigan Avenue due to recent flash mob muggings and attacks on tourists.
Apparently, gangs of young adults have been organizing these mobs through text messages and have robbed and beaten people, including tourists. The attacks have been happening in high-traffic and 'safe' areas of the city. No attacks have been reported this week.
Flash mob mugging in Chicago
Destinations - June 17, 2011 - 11:01am by btsocial
We are becoming more familiar with social media being used as a tool to gather large groups in urban areas, like Hilton's promotional flash mob in NYC. Turns out, these mobs are not always formed for good.
Chicago travelers and citizens are on high alert and security has been increased in heavy tourist areas like Michigan Avenue due to recent flash mob muggings and attacks on tourists.
Apparently, gangs of young adults have been organizing these mobs through text messages and have robbed and beaten people, including tourists. The attacks have been happening in high-traffic and 'safe' areas of the city. No attacks have been reported this week.
Read more about the flash mugging at USA Today.