We had a weird night. H & I were out watching for the supermoon and hoping to see some of the Persid Meteor Shower. It was odd to us because our street is normally VERY quiet but we had several vehicles which went down our street twice, which we found VERY odd. Finally one of the vehicles came up to us and stopped outside beside us and asked if we lived in the neighborhood, which we said we did. He said that he was being followed and was concerned about it and asked if we could we saw a small white crossover or SUV following him. We admitted that we did see such a vehicle and it appeared to be following him. He said it was the 2nd time the same vehicle followed him--the other time was about 2 months ago when he was again in our neighborhood and left the same friend's home about 1am. He was driving a different vehicle that time.
While we were talking with him, the white vehicle came up again and H tried to take photos of it; H at least got the license # & some blurry photos. The driver saw H trying to take photos and drove off. The guy called the cops and eventually two squad cars arrived. They took down info and traced the car, but said there was nothing they could do as the vehicle had taken off. They said next time, he needs to call them while he's still being tailed and they can do a traffic stop to see what's going on. They did caution him NOT to go home, but did say he needs to call WHILE BEING FOLLOWED.
I just thought that was good info to know and pass on, for anyone that it may help. It makes sense from the officer's point of view and H & I had never given the matter much thought. We did not try to speak with the other driver who did not seem to want to talk with any of us.
It was an odd incident, but something useful to file in the back of your mind in case it comes up for anyone. Being followed is scary--I think I'd try to go to a gas station or somewhere well lit that has people. It was lucky that we happened to be out trying to see the meteor shower but rather an odd encounter.
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