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[quote=Anonymous]When I lived in DC (and then some other cities) in the 90s, I was extremely cautious about walking by myself at night.  Basically, always be watching for dangers.  If I saw a male or a group of males, I would cross the street.  Try to stay in heavily trafficked areas, where possible.  If there was an alley or obscured area that someone could be hiding in, I woudl either cross the street or, if no traffic, just walk in the street so that I would be more than a arm's length or a jump from someone at any given moment.  Have keys in my hand to punch.  Have a purse/bag ready to throw in the opposite direction from my running.  I knew a fair numbero f people held up at gunpoint or jumped, so it didn't seem crazy.

I also lived in Bowie when they were having a lot of trouble with car-jackings in the early 00's.  Again, be aware -- if it's night and parking lot is not crowded, always have at 20 ' sightline with no one in 20 ' of you.

I hate parking garages and will avoid them if at all possible, especially if they aren't heavily trafficked with lots of people.  [/quote]

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