City Police Investigating Social Media Account That Posted Videos and Photos of Local Female Runners

SARATOGA SPRINGS — City police announced this week it has been made aware of a public social media account that had posted videos and photographs of female runners in and around Saratoga Springs.

The Investigations Division is currently investigating the matter to determine if any crime has occurred.

Videos and photographs taken in public places where there is no expectation of privacy does not alone constitute a criminal act, police said in a statement issued Aug. 29.   

“While the activity on the social media account is recent, those who have recognized subjects of the images and have come forward report that the images are at least 15 years old,” police said in a statement released Aug. 28.  

Police Department suggestions: If you are out, be aware of your surroundings and those that may also be in your vicinity. If you are followed to various places while you are out, take notice of who may be following you and what their description is. Additionally, do not wait to call the police if something seems suspicious. As this is occurring, the sooner police can intervene and identify those involved, the easier it is to investigate if a crime has occurred.

Anyone who has determined they are on a social media website regarding the case is asked to contact the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800 to assist in the investigation.