Two unidentified men were reportedly seen taking photos of the facilities at Norwood Memorial Airport during the past week, prompting security concerns among police and airport officials.
A woman reported the suspicious activity to police Tuesday, claiming to have seen ‘‘two dark-skinned males walking south on Access Road near airport property’’ about 7:30 the previous night, according to police records.
The men were seen a short time later sitting on a bench in an observation area that overlooks the airport, according to records.
The woman further stated that she believed the two men were the same people a friend of hers saw last week taking pictures of the airport’s main building, police said.
‘‘Obviously we’re going to keep an eye out,’’ said police spokesman Paul Bishop, adding that officers routinely patrol near the airport. ‘‘They have pretty tight security down there.’’
Assistant Airport Manager Mark Raymond declined to comment yesterday other than to say that the matter is still under investigation.
A police report indicates that airport officials knew the two men were seen in the area, but not that they were seen taking pictures.
‘‘We have had those (reports) in the past,’’ Bishop said. ‘‘It’s not new, it’s not unique. It could be something as simple as real estate people taking pictures.
‘‘In today’s atmosphere of terrorism, you have to be more careful.’’
Dan Sullivan can be reached at 781-433-8337 or at Daniel.Sullivan@cnc.com
