[wanderingbit]

I’m from Burlington and a couple weeks ago downtown I noticed a group of 2 or 3 people walking past me in full black clothing with ski masks (the kind you rob banks with).

I thought it was strange, having never seen that before except on Halloween, but didn’t think to alert any authorities specifically because Burlington is filled with people dressing differently and doing strange things. But 99% of the time it’s totally non violent and benign.

I’m guessing this was them. Scary!

[taurknaut]

I can't speak to Burlington but in philly balaclavas (which is what those masks are called) are quite common and have been since 2020. I suspect this is true of many cities. It's been the subject of some controversy involving mask bans. In fact seeing someone in all black with a ski mask on is a pretty typical, if intimidating, fashion.