In a shocking incident that she describes as “kidnapping methods,” a woman has come forward to issue a stark warning to fellow female drivers. Haley West, an American TikTok user, shared her harrowing experience of encountering an unknown man outside a shopping center.
Haley recounts that while she was on her way to her car with her purchases, a man suddenly approached her and called out to her. He followed her to her vehicle and claimed that it was his, despite having previously asked her name. Standing in front of her car, he boldly exclaimed, “Come check out my car! It’s lovely, a Lexus. You like it?”
Despite feeling alarmed, Haley managed to stay calm and did not acknowledge that it was her car. Instead, she wisely chose to walk across the street and ask for help from a passerby. Once it was safe, she returned to her car and entered it. To her astonishment, she noticed a water bottle placed on the hood.
“This has never happened to me before, and I hope it doesn’t happen to anyone else,” Haley emphasizes. She uses her TikTok platform to stress the importance of being aware of our surroundings, particularly for women who may be more vulnerable to such situations.
Following the viral response to her video, Haley posted a follow-up in which a viewer offered an alarming explanation for the water bottle incident. According to the viewer, those attempting to abduct or traffic someone might use this tactic to lure them out of their vehicle with the intention of stealing their belongings.
The advice given is to never remove any items from the hood of your car if you find them there upon returning. Drive away, and they will eventually fall off on their own. This serves as a precautionary measure to protect yourself from potential dangers.
Sadly, Haley’s story is not an isolated incident. Another TikTok user in Canada recently discovered a disturbing message in the snow drawn on her trash can. The drawing consisted of the number one and the letter F, which she later found out stood for “one female.” This was interpreted as a way for potential intruders to identify homes with only one female occupant.
Jade, the TikTok user, promptly reported the incident to the police, who emptied the trash can and advised her to stay safe. These stories serve as a reminder for everyone, especially women, to remain vigilant and prioritize their safety.
