Weird thing happened while jogging
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News story today where a girl was abducted 2 years ago and just escaped to tell about it:
http://news.yahoo.com/prosecutor-teen-held-captive-deplorable-home-131044592.html0 -
they said that I should have reported it sooner... but "in shock" is kinda how I felt too!
I guess I was not accepting what happened... I'll be fine.... it just seems so unreal!Are you okay, OP? That must have been so scary...
I was assualted once and didn't report it right away. I was in total shock. It took several people telling me to report it to do so; I understand why you waited. I wish I had reported it right away because I felt victimized by the police dept trying to report it later in the day but it sounds like you had a much easier time with the police.
If nothing like this has ever happened to you, it's very easy to say you should have reported it right away. Looking back, I wish I had but at the time, I wasn't really thinking straight. I went into auto-pilot mode.0 -
And this is why I run with a gun!0
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YES! What if they were planning on grabbing you and now will try for another person or child? Report it.0
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well, It was the middle of the day, in a rich small town... I AM planning on reporting it, could there be ANY non creepy explanation for that....?If this is an actual real post then yes, you most definitely should report it. Do it NOW before you forget the make, model, description of the person crouching in the back etc.
And why on earth would you come to a public forum to ask whether or not you should report something like that? Do you honestly think that it was no big deal?!
So abductions only happen in the middle of the night to poor people who live in the city?:huh:
Well, if you think it's ok because someone said it wasn't a big deal then don't report it.
I personally would have reported it because it's just way too creepy and weird.
In 1993 I was abducted at 11:15 in the morning in the middle of the downtown bus depot in front of plenty of witnesses. No one did a smeggin' thing. Don't be like that. Report it right away.0 -
OMG most def report it. What if they try again and kidnap someones kid?? Tell the police everything you can remember, and go home and be thankful for your life, friends and family. And HUG YOUR MOM... xx0
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Looks like it's time to start jogging with the over-the-should shotgun sling. Tactical joggers are even harder to kidnap than fat ones.
At the very least carry some good pepper spray. Maybe they were just trying to be funny but it wouldn't hurt to be prepared in case the Free Candy van comes back.
ok... what if I got a Doberman...? so I don't look "available "0 -
You should definitely report it! I was out the other day and had some guy on a dirt bike flash me and I ran like hell then reported it. You never know what might've happened had that other car not come by and reporting it could keep something bad from happening to someone else.0
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You should definitely report it! I was out the other day and had some guy on a dirt bike flash me and I ran like hell then reported it. You never know what might've happened had that other car not come by and reporting it could keep something bad from happening to someone else.
OMG, ewwwww. PERV. Did you vomit?? I would have ...0 -
OMG YES, even if you do not have specific information (license plates number ,make & year of van).... still report, that way the police will be aware of what is going on in your community. Unfortunately, they will probably move on to the next lone runner, young girl, or vulnerable old lady. Reporting this could save the next person......
It is sooooo important to have a running buddy....safety in numbers. I live in a pretty rough neighborhood so I rarely run alone, if I do, I make sure it is DAYTIME and someone knows I am out, where I am running and how long I plan to be.....If I don't come back, they need to send the police looking for me! Otherwise, I run with others, on a populated track or on my own treadmill in the safety of my home!0 -
If this isn't made up, do you really have to ask?????? Common sense = YES!!!!!0
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Jog with your smart phone. If something like this occurs start snapping pics with auto upload to face book so there is some record of what will possibly happen. They should not mind the pictures being taken if they are not up to something sinister. LP# also is helpful0
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Also its a good time to work on your sprinting!!0
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Like, literally my heart is pumping so hard just reading about that. That is terrifying.0
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Absolutely, and please be careful. You might want to change your jogging route!0
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well, It was the middle of the day, in a rich small town... I AM planning on reporting it, could there be ANY non creepy explanation for that....?If this is an actual real post then yes, you most definitely should report it. Do it NOW before you forget the make, model, description of the person crouching in the back etc.
And why on earth would you come to a public forum to ask whether or not you should report something like that? Do you honestly think that it was no big deal?!
So abductions only happen in the middle of the night to poor people who live in the city?:huh:
Well, if you think it's ok because someone said it wasn't a big deal then don't report it.
I personally would have reported it because it's just way too creepy and weird.
Seriously? The girl just missed being abducted. Give her a break.0 -
Also, as I read the previous post, just becasue it is a wealthy neighborhood, it does not mean, perverts,kidnappers, thieves and rapist do not frequent the area.... Sometimes I travel a few milesfrom my home and run a track in a pretty well off community, one morning there was a van parked outside of the track, and a man sitting and watching the women run by. It was very creepy, someone pulled out their cell phone and reported it. The police cruised by and basically pushed the man along, I have not seen the van since. If you ask me, if you in the rich part of town, they may think you are rich and you may be a better target to kidnap than it would be trying to kidnap someon in the poorer part of town! Just Sayin'0
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ok... what if I got a Doberman...? so I don't look "available "
Appearance is everything. Most scum-bags are lazy @ss people which is why they resort to theft and petty crime instead of doing things honestly. If a target looks like it might have some difficulty for them they typically won't take the risk. Run with a dog, run with a fake gun that you can pull out if you don't want/have a real one. If there's any doubt in their mind they'll bail and run for cover. These kinds of people aren't brave heroes.
Jog in a N.R.A T-shirt. :laugh:0 -
yes! I sprinted So hard. it was near the end of my run, too! my breaths were coming in shaky gasps.Also its a good time to work on your sprinting!!0 -
OMG! I would have passed out!! When it happened, I wanted to scream, but I couldn't! then it was over and I was like "WTH just happened?"So scary! Something like that happened to me once, except the guy got out and started chasing me while the car followed. I ran across the street when there was a break in traffic just to get away from the car. I figured I could out run the guy. Always report stuff like this, you could save someone else! Glad your okay.0 -
No one ever tries to kidnap me. :ohwell:
Is it because I'm 6'2"?
I read that in a Forest Gump voice for some reason. "Good time to work on sprintaaang!"Also its a good time to work on your sprinting!!0 -
Why do people always assume the worst? She could be behind on her utility bill, or these guys were going to initiate her into their fraternity.
Glad nothing serious happened to you. You did the right thing by reporting it.0 -
well, It was the middle of the day, in a rich small town... I AM planning on reporting it, could there be ANY non creepy explanation for that....?If this is an actual real post then yes, you most definitely should report it. Do it NOW before you forget the make, model, description of the person crouching in the back etc.
And why on earth would you come to a public forum to ask whether or not you should report something like that? Do you honestly think that it was no big deal?!
So abductions only happen in the middle of the night to poor people who live in the city?:huh:
Well, if you think it's ok because someone said it wasn't a big deal then don't report it.
I personally would have reported it because it's just way too creepy and weird.
Seriously? The girl just missed being abducted. Give her a break.
Did you read my other posts as well? The fact that she stated it was a "small town, rich neighborhood, the middle of the day" as if things like that don't happen there.0 -
To all the ladies (some of these are probably not a bad idea for the guys too):
1. Never do the same thing, the same way, every day (i.e. your route to and from work, walking/jogging route, etc...). Change up your routine, and change it often.
2. Invest money in a good self defense class.
3. Keep a can of mace and/or a personal alarm on you at all times.
4. If you are in a position to do so, get a good dog. One that will serve as your protector as well as your companion.
5. Be aware of your surroundings, and know your options in the event of an attack.
6. Trust your instincts (aka "Spidey sense"), more often than not, they are spot on. If you feel like something isn't right, there's proabably a reason for it.
7. Don't walk/jog without a partner. Attackers are much less likely to take on more than one person at a time.
8. Report any suspicious behavior or incidents immediately, and take note of any distinguishing features of persons or vehicles involved.
9. If you are attacked, fight, fight, FIGHT!!! You kick, punch, pinch, bite, scratch, scream, whatever you have to do to make your attackers efforts as difficult as possible. Particularly if they are trying to force you into a vehicle. Scratching and biting also provides DNA evidence for the police.
10. Whatever happens, do your best to remain as mentally calm as possible. Panicking will make it more difficult to think clearly.
I'm sure there are some more tips out there for personal safety, but these are the ones I can remember from the self defense class I took and things I have learned from my own personal experience.0 -
i am 6'5" tall, im a tall big guy. last night my fiance and i went for a walk and i kept hearing footsteps behind me. i kept looking out the corner of my eye to see who it was. i couldn't really tell and was coming to a point where its not as public. i stopped and pretended something was wrong with my shoe so the footsteps could pass or i could see who it was.
I got a creepy feeling and wasn't going to take it for granted that who ever was behind me giving me that feeling was a good person. once that person passed and i explained to my fiance what i was doing, she explained to me that, guy and his wife is the fire chief.
You cant be too safe regardless. in your case, you made a huge error in judgement by not calling the police immediately. call them and file a report.
im glad your okay, just hope that who ever was in the van doesn't try to do it again or to someone else.0 -
ok... what if I got a Doberman...? so I don't look "available "
Appearance is everything. Most scum-bags are lazy @ss people which is why they resort to theft and petty crime instead of doing things honestly. If a target looks like it might have some difficulty for them they typically won't take the risk. Run with a dog, run with a fake gun that you can pull out if you don't want/have a real one. If there's any doubt in their mind they'll bail and run for cover. These kinds of people aren't brave heroes.
Jog in a N.R.A T-shirt. :laugh:
Being with intimidating dogs does help. I was walking our rottie mix one night and this guy in a scummy pick up truck drove by slowly, turned around, drove by again, turned around and drove by once more. I think if I hadn't had an intimidating dog with me....
She is the most lovable dog but would do anything to protect me. I was at the bank drive thru once and a homeless guy was wlaking by, getting kind of close to the car. Then he saw rottie in the back barring her teeth and steered away.
Wow, it sounds like I live in a horrible place. LOL0 -
ok... what if I got a Doberman...? so I don't look "available "
Appearance is everything. Most scum-bags are lazy @ss people which is why they resort to theft and petty crime instead of doing things honestly. If a target looks like it might have some difficulty for them they typically won't take the risk. Run with a dog, run with a fake gun that you can pull out if you don't want/have a real one. If there's any doubt in their mind they'll bail and run for cover. These kinds of people aren't brave heroes.
Jog in a N.R.A T-shirt. :laugh:
Being with intimidating dogs does help. I was walking our rottie mix one night and this guy in a scummy pick up truck drove by slowly, turned around, drove by again, turned around and drove by once more. I think if I hadn't had an intimidating dog with me....
She is the most lovable dog but would do anything to protect me. I was at the bank drive thru once and a homeless guy was wlaking by, getting kind of close to the car. Then he saw rottie in the back barring her teeth and steered away.
Wow, it sounds like I live in a horrible place. LOL
...and if anybody asks you if your dog is friendly, ALWAYS say no. Matter of fact it probably wouldn't hurt to tell them he/she is trained to attack on command...even if that's a fib. There was an incident in my area where a lady walking her dog in a park was approached by a strange man, and he asked if her dog was friendly. She said yes and he immediately grabbed her and dragged her into the woods where he sexually assaulted her. Thankfully, he didn't kill her, but if she had answered differently, he may not have been so bold about attacking her.0 -
I got assaulted and robbed on my way home one night. I was five blocks from home at a busy intersection under a bright light. It happens anywhere.
Of course you should report it. I'd like to say that's the automatic answer but when it happens to you, your brain is not working right. I was not going to report it. A passerby stopped and insisted that I did. Based on his description, this guy was caught within the hour as he was walking up to MY house with MY keys in his hand. If I didn't report it, I could have been victimized again. And if you don't report it, someone else could be a victim.0 -
YES- this is real... I was so scared, trying to run back to my car before they turned around... ran the fastest 1/4 mile ever.
Then why the frack are you on a message board asking whether or not it should be reported? You should have picked up your phone and dialed the police immediately and reported what happened instead of turning on your computer and going to MFP to ASK if it should be reported.
I mean seriously?!:huh:
way to be an *kitten*0 -
well, It was the middle of the day, in a rich small town... I AM planning on reporting it, could there be ANY non creepy explanation for that....?If this is an actual real post then yes, you most definitely should report it. Do it NOW before you forget the make, model, description of the person crouching in the back etc.
And why on earth would you come to a public forum to ask whether or not you should report something like that? Do you honestly think that it was no big deal?!
So abductions only happen in the middle of the night to poor people who live in the city?:huh:
Well, if you think it's ok because someone said it wasn't a big deal then don't report it.
I personally would have reported it because it's just way too creepy and weird.
Seriously? The girl just missed being abducted. Give her a break.
Did you read my other posts as well? The fact that she stated it was a "small town, rich neighborhood, the middle of the day" as if things like that don't happen there.
I read your other posts as well, which is why I finally decided to reply to this one. Y'know, it's not to hard to figure out she simply meant that the crime rate in said neighbourhoods are generally lower than those in lower income, large cities. You don't need to be down her throat. Poor girl was nearly kidnapped. Frak.0
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