I seem to remember that was Betty Lynn who played Barney’s girlfriend Thelma Lou. She got mugged in Mt Airy shortly after moving there.
Mt. Airy isn’t perfect but muggings are uncommon to the point of being unheard of. It’s in a beautiful spot in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, with mountains rising just a few miles away. Pleasant place by and large, but the economy is only so-so. Still haven’t recovered fully from textile job losses. Wineries and tourism only go so far.