Trigger Warning – Attempted Kidnap
On my 20th birthday, I was walking between my halls of residence and my boyfriend’s, down a quiet residential street at about 6 in the evening (it was totally dark though, since it was halfway through December). A car screeched to a halt just past me, and proceeded to do a three point turn very quickly. A friend had had trouble with a flasher along this road, so I decided it could be suspicious, and sped up. A man got out and opened the boot [trunk], which was now pointing towards me. He told me to “get in it if I wanted a good time”.
I kept walking. He followed me. I started running (in high heels). So did he. By this stage, I was screaming down the phone to my boyfriend, and finally managed to reach a busier road. The man stopped chasing me, but shouted to “come back, I was only joking!”
Some joke, or some serious threat of kidnap and rape, I should say. I suspect I was targeted, as the street is known for being one used by students a lot, and by extension, young girls. I still don’t feel safe after dark.
– Anonymous
Location: Knighton Grange Road, Leicester, UK
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Concealed Weapon says
He should go into a bank, say “Give me the money,” then say “I’m just joking.” I wonder if the bank would appreciate his sense of humor.
Beckie says
This is very scary. I hope you reported to police. SO sorry.