I was walking home from shopping and man, who I did not know, pulled up in a SUV and asked if I wanted a ride. Of course I said no and kept on walking. He then did a U-turn and left.
The area is a typical middle-class neighborhood without high crime, but this event was fairly creepy. In the future, should I try to avoid this part of town, or brush it off as a one time event?
2007-06-02 11:40:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It was the middle of the day, not late at night.
2007-06-02 11:50:58 · update #1
You probably just saved yourself from being raped at the very least, and you might have just saved your own life by not getting into the vehicle with a stranger. I'd have your local PD take an information report with you giving as much detail as you can remember.
Btw, when in doubt...RUN and scream as loudly as you can.
Going back into that area is your call....but take a friend with you next time.
2007-06-02 11:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by chuck_junior 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old you are but there are a lot of creeps, weirdos and perverts that hang around shopping malls. One particular perv I arrested inside a K-Mart masturbating in front of a 8 y.o. girl. Later found out that his vehicle and physical description matched several reports of someone masturbating near elementary schools. Just looking at him, he looked like a clean cut, middle class guy.
The point is that you never know who you're going to encounter but most of the pervs don't wear a sign. Hell, growing up, I even lived 2 miles (country miles that is) from a person who was later convicted of several counts of child pornography. My brother and I used to go to his house all the time. Thank God he was only into teenage girls!
Go to the police and tell them your story. Give a good description (as best you can remember) and keep on the lookout for this guy and report if he does something fishy, especially to you. But by all means DON'T GO LOOKING FOR THE GUY OR PUT YOURSELF IN HARM'S WAY! You may end up putting a serial rapist or predator behind bars where the real justice is conducted...
2007-06-02 12:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tim the Enchanter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The creepy part is that he pulled a U-turn. He wasn't even going in the same direction as you! He would have taken you for a ride, all right.
As a gentleman of leisure, I have plenty of free time. I often wish I could offer rides to people who are struggling to walk with packages or groceries. But I never do, because all they'll do is whip out a cell phone and call the cops. I would be suspicious of me, too, if I were them. Sad but true.
2007-06-02 11:52:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
well, next time that happens get the licsence plate # and call the police. And when you go to that mall next time have an adult or older friend take you ( evenm if it looks uncool they will protect you ). DO NOT trust anyone! My firend on the computer talked to someone and later she met him in the park and she got raped. That guy will do that to you. And if you have a good description of him go to your police department and repot him and give a vvery good description ( Hair color, eye color, race, gender, etc. )
DO NOT TRY TO BE COOL TRY TO BE SAFE!
even at some stores there are safety books that you can buy, to teach you street violence; how to be safe ( If someone tries to rape you they have a position you can use to hurt them and you can call the police. )
2007-06-02 12:08:22 · answer #4 · answered by TiasaurousGoesRawr! ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would avoid that area. Then again, he could just be a nice man. Who cares!! Stay away!!! Haha. Make sure you have a cell phone ready to call 911 just in case you walk in that area again....
2007-06-02 11:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by Jake S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not trust strangers. The man might be concerned or trying to help but the danger is if the man could be a rapist or serial killer. Your decision was still right.
2007-06-02 11:44:06 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brush it off. Strange things can happen anywhere, don't let fear rule you. Alter your schedule a bit for the next week and keep your eyes peeled. You might want to report it to the local cops, many have simple non-emergency contacts methods, even email.
2007-06-02 11:42:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there's any need to avoid that part of town - but NEVER accept a lift from a stranger however nice and friendly they seem.
2007-06-02 11:42:38 · answer #8 · answered by Spazzcat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One time event, but still, if you can remember his face, report him to the police because believe it or not some silly little girl will accept his offer.
2007-06-02 11:43:07 · answer #9 · answered by Skaggy says: 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a one time event but did you get the license plate # or what state it was from. It could of been a tourist. THe same thing happened to my friend!! Wierd right?
2016-04-01 12:13:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋