To the editor:

It was a beautiful Easter Sunday for a walk, so I grabbed the “Walks on Bainbridge” book by Dave and Alice Shorett and picked Walk #4 – Fletcher Bay. A lovely 2.3-mile loop amid the evergreens and blooming spring flowers, and some breathtaking scenes of the Bay worthy of my camera.

As I’m walking along Springridge, I’m stopped by a Bainbridge police car, responding to a call about a “suspicious person” in the neighborhood. Officer takes my name, checks my license, calls in to see if there are any outstanding warrants, and even calls for backup — a second police car arrives. This is at 2:30 p.m. on a glorious sunny Sunday afternoon. I live here. I was out taking a walk with my backpack and camera. And suddenly I’m Public Enemy No. 1?

Yes, I know, as the police stated, there have been an unusual number of burglaries on the island and they couldn’t be too careful, but c’mon, people. Use some common sense, and save your 911 calls for something really important, not to harass 66-year-old honest citizens who just want to get some exercise.

RON KOLB

Sakai Village

P.S. to the Shoretts: You might want to remove this walk from your book.