IF YOU RUN OR WALK AROUND LAKE QUANNAPOWITT BEWARE Of....

Posted Saturday, November 14, 2009

This has been posted several times but it is being reposted to help runners and walkers protect themselves.

We all hear the reports on the economy. Let's protect what we earned.

THEFT AND INJURY:

The last time this was posted was May 25, 2008 and July 16, 2008. However, due to the latest police report, it is time to make this front page news to help protect our members and friends. The latest case: A woman reported her cemera and purse stolen around 1 p.m. on 7/16/08.

THEFT:

There have been reports about vehicle breakins around Lake Quannapowitt. DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR VEHICLE!

The theives are getting better at their jobs. They now leave your wallet and some high value items alone. However, they take a credit card and ring up charges before you even know its gone.

Take a look around the area you park. Report anything you think doesn't look right. Look at other cars in the area. Be alert and be safe!

PREVIOUS YEAR INURY:

You may think you only have to look out for vehicles while you run around the lake. But as one of our runners recently experienced, other people using the lake don't always look out for runners.

A person biking the lake was not looking when he crashed into the back of one of our runners. For your safety, keep your eyes and ears alert. If you run with a head set on, keep the volume low. If you here traffic behind you, don't asume they see you. You may have to be the one to get out of the way.

Stay safe and enjoy your runs!