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Friday, October 10, 2008 --- 4:47 a.m.

Release from MPD
Just before midnight, on October 7th, a 53-year old Madison man reported that he had been robbed about twenty minutes earlier while walking along a bike path between Allied and Carling Drives. The victim says an unknown man struck him from behind and he fell. The perpetrator said he had a gun, but none was seen. He took all of the victim's money - 5.00 - and the victim's cell phone. The robber was last seen running toward Allied Drive.
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Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 at 02:40 PM
Why can't you go out at night and be safe. Why do you have to always think of locking doors, turning on lights. Use common sense, yes, but you shouldn't have to live with fear all the time. Why are people so sick.
Posted by: Deke Location: Madison on Oct 13, 2008 at 03:39 PM
to do list: use common sense, know where the trouble spots are (allied drive after midnite alone? duh!) and take precautions, be aware of your surroundings, and be prepared- pepper spray is free, stun guns, wands, probes, pens are sold (although not legal in WI, but do you think a crook is going to call a cop to report you juiced his ass?) and most of all, of all the suggestions on this page I like- we need to rename Madison "Aisle 3A" because this is where Wisconsin keeps all its douche bags, I mean politicians and lawmakers, who wouldn't know how to get a clue if it fell on them like wet oatmeal!
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Unstable economy my foot! Crooks will be crooks regardless of the economy. When you stop blaming the crooks and blame something else instead, you give them power. "laughable" is right. Use some common sense, and take some personal responsibility.
Posted by: laughable on Oct 10, 2008 at 03:14 PM
You people make me laugh with your commentary on how unsafe Madison is. You are extremely out of touch if you believe that this city is anything like Milwaukee or Detroit. Madison is as safe as YOU make it. Lock your doors, don't walk alone in high crime areas, put motion lights on your house... Don't generalize your misperceptions on an entire community that is extremely safe compared to other urban environments of similar size. Most of all, GET A GRIP!
Posted by: M Location: Mad on Oct 10, 2008 at 03:07 PM
J is right, Another day another Robbery, And the Thiefs are getting more bold , I never thought to have a gun in my home, but it seems individuals have to protect them selves , especially since Police can,t be every where
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 at 01:45 PM
Face it... Madison is turning into a VERY unsafe place to raise kids. Why don't we start calling it Milwaukee JR. Cuz thats what its soon gonna be like
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 10, 2008 at 01:19 PM
actually measles.. this is west detroit
Posted by: anon Location: madison on Oct 10, 2008 at 12:20 PM
it is the unstable econamy that is causing all if this coas. The job market sucks which leads them to crime. Crime leads to them robbing people on bike paths and so forth. Its crazy I tell ya!
Posted by: Measles Location: mad on Oct 10, 2008 at 10:23 AM
SURPRIZE! let's rename madison....Thugtown, USA !
Posted by: amazed Location: dane county on Oct 10, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Much as I would like to think we could walk when and where we want without some predatory thief stalking us like sheep, I know better. I sure wouldn't walk after dark, alone and unarmed, near Allied Drive.
Posted by: Tony Location: Madison on Oct 10, 2008 at 08:52 AM
What the hell was this guy doing walking around by himself at midnight near allied drive? Come on man..Use some common sense. With all the robberies, burglaries, muggings, etc. going on in this town lately you need to use your damn head!! And to be near allied drive at that. I do not feel bad for this FOOL one bit. Don't put yourself in that situation people!!
Posted by: J on Oct 10, 2008 at 08:29 AM
Boy this seems like a common thing lately. Can't log on here without reading about someone being robbed,mugged,stabbed whatever. Madison is no longer safe, and it sucks.
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