Watch group forming to monitor Schuylkill River Trail
Organizers of a new Schuylkill River Trail Watch intended to deter crime on the popular path will share information and invite people to join at a community meeting Thursday evening, officials said.
Organizers of a new Schuylkill River Trail Watch intended to deter crime on the popular path will share information and invite people to join at a community meeting Thursday evening, officials said.
The watch has been formed in response to recent attacks and robberies on the Schuylkill River Trail.
The meeting is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lloyd Hall on Boathouse Row.
Reports of assault and harassment, often targeting female runners, have increased since last fall. Some of the offenders have been described as male teens riding on bikes.
Four teen boys were arrested in connection with an armed robbery Wednesday night near Paine's Park.
The victim - a 38-year-old man - also was beaten and punched.
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