READER REPORT: Suspected stalking

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This report is from Patricia:

This person was stalking two women who were unaware at 9:15 AM this morning. (Leering and pacing their movements, Example, they stopped, he stops, they go faster, he walks faster.) They were alerted and he became agitated. He got on the bus at Admiral in California heading south. Just want folks to be aware, especially women and young girls. Please be aware of your surroundings.

She sent a photo of the person, which you can see here if you choose to click (note that he is making a lewd geature, so view at your own risk). SPD report # is 26-204268.

Seattlite July 13, 2026 (6:27 pm)

Hopefully, that disturbing photo and his disturbing actions might compel someone who knows who he is to call the police before he escalates into something worse.

Marcus July 13, 2026 (7:29 pm)

Yeah, he probably was on something, but now everyone sees him. His friends, not-so-friends, family and even himself. Great resume to attract a romantic interest. Love those cameras.

Tiffiny July 14, 2026 (10:32 am)

After seeing this on the blog, my girlfriends convinced me to make a report too. I just got off the phone with the Seattle Police Department to file a report of the instance that happened to me with this same man. SPD report #26-205193On Tuesday, June 30th I was at the Admiral Safeway around 11:30am. About 5 minutes into my shopping, I notice this same man sort of just hovering near me. That day he was wearing an oversized dark blue hoodie and bulky work pants. The store was busy so I dismissed him in my mind and continued with my shopping list. However… everywhere I turned, every aisle I was on, he was slowly meander his way around me and keeps staring in my direction. Not smiling at all, just staring. Mind you, I had a full cart of groceries I’m pushing around and this man didn’t have so much as a can of soup in his hands. My spidey senses were tingling for sure! I finally finish my shopping list in the dairy aisle and head to the checkout, he’s absolutely still following me but in my peripheral I see him dip into the self-checkout area. Fine. I’m finishing paying and head towards the door but there this creep is standing by the elevator area with no grocery bag in sight! WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?? As I pass him, I see out of the corner of my eye that he’s started following me towards the doors. My sister had just called so I grab my phone and kinda pull my full cart off to the side by the floral department hoping he will just walk out past me. But when I stop my cart, he stops abruptly only about 5 feet from me and moves to puts his phone to his ear.I feel my face flush and I worry that if I walk out of the store and he follows me, none of the people around us will know there’s a problem. So I turn directly around to face him and as loudly as I possibly could without actually screaming say, “WHAT CAN I DO FOR YOU? YOU HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING ME AROUND THE WHOLE STORE AND YOU’RE MAKING ME VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. IF YOU DON’T NEED SOMETHING, I NEED YOU TO GET AWAY FROM ME NOW.” As I mentioned, the store was very busy and we had lots of eyes on us now. He says nothing to me, only slightly shaking his head no.A wonderful woman with a Safeway name tag was relatively close and saw my outburst. I pushed my cart out the store and I can hear her asking him “Have you been following her? Why are you following her?” He followed me outside but this woman was an absolute darling! She followed me out too, walked me to my car and waited for me to get loaded up and even returned my cart for me. I didn’t look at him in the parking lot but she told me he was still looking my way as I was loading the car. I read her name badge and thanked her with a hug but I was so frazzled that her name completely fell out of my head. She’s my hero!Ladies, please stay alert to your surroundings. And if you need to, muster up the courage to make a bit of a scene regardless of how embarrassing it might feel. There are good people around who can and will stick their neck out for you!

WS Res July 14, 2026 (11:53 am)

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You handled that very well, and I’m sorry that happened to you. You were right to make a “scene” and get attention in a crowded place. Good advice for others.

WS Res July 14, 2026 (11:51 am)

This sounds really upsetting and disturbing, and I’m sorry this guy did that to the victims. I’m glad they’re safe. And, would it be possible to edit the language used in the headline and story? This is not “stalking.” Stalking is when someone researches where you live, where you go, who you talk to, and persistently finds you and pesters you and threatens you. This would probably be better labeled “menacing” – he followed them briefly, in a threatening way, made obscene and threatening gestures. It was frightening and wrong, and I hope someone is able to intervene with him to figure out what’s underneath it (criminal intent? mental illness? who knows) and try to prevent it in the future.

ITotallyAgreeWithYou July 14, 2026 (1:20 pm)

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Keep it. It absolutely fits the definition of stalking and is the appropriate term and descriptor for what each of these women experienced. WS Res, don’t conflate your very specific assumption of meaning when the word is used to its actual meanings.

montanapup July 14, 2026 (2:31 pm)

Hello!@ Tiffiny – I’m glad you reported this to the police and recognized the individual. This is probably not the first nor the last time he has done this. Unfortunately, it may be only a matter of time that it escalates. If any of you have seen this man or have been harassed, please report it and reference the police reports. Stay safe and aware, don’t wear headphones and say something!