6-3-18 CPD & RPD Warn Jogging/Running Community of Suspicious Activity
6-3-18 CPD & RPD Warn Jogging/Running Community of Suspicious Activity
In the past two weeks, it’s been brought to the attention of both departments that a suspicious man is approaching and attempting to engage with female joggers towards the end of their run. Based on the information both departments received, the suspect appears to be a black male who's targeting females jogging in the Red Bank/Hixson area during the early morning hours. In one incident, the suspicious man was traveling on foot, in the other incident the man was driving a white van. Officers do not have a more detailed description of the suspect because he surprises the victims and quickly takes off.
CPD & RPD remind joggers being aware of your surroundings is the best way to protect yourself. Other safety reminders:
- Jog in pairs or in a group
- Do not jog or run in a heavily wooded, poorly lighted or secluded area
- Do not wear earbuds
- Do not run after dark
- Do not jog or run near bushes which can provide concealment
- Vary your route
- Carry a cell phone
- Be mindful of people passing you
Both agencies are warning the jogging community to be vigilant even though a crime was not committed in either of these incidents. CPD and RPD encourage anyone to report suspicious or possibly threatening situations by calling 423-698-2525 or 911.
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Chattanooga Police Department
3410 Amnicola Hwy.
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