What should I do if I'm being followed by a stranger? How can I get away quickly and safely?
What should I do if I'm being followed by a stranger? How can I get away quickly and safely?
user
If you are being followed by a stranger, the best thing to do is to keep walking withpurpose and don't look back. Find an area with many people or a well-lit area with camera surveillance. Look for an escape route or an open entrance, like a store door or library, and quickly duck inside. As soon as you are inside, take out your phone and call someone (either law enforcement or a friend) to let them know that you're in danger and give them your location.
assistant
What should I do if I'm being followed by a stranger? How can I get away quickly and safely?
user
If you are being followed by a stranger, the first priority is to get to a safe place as quickly as possible. If there’s no immediate safety available, determine the best way to elude your pursuer. Being able to escape the situation requires good instincts and quick thinking – look for an alleyway or another enclosed area from which you can escape. If you feel unsafe doing so, run in an erratic pattern, changing your directions frequently and zig-zagging behind buildings or other obstacles that prevent the pursuer from getting an open line of sight on you. Continue running until you can find a public place where it’ll be safer foryou to assess your options and decide on a plan of action.
assistant