This is an excellent suggestion. If he doesn't answer or gives you a name you cannot confirm, then you have something concrete.RoyGBiv wrote:"I'm terribly sorry. I know we've run into each other several times recently, and you know my parents, but, I don't know your name."
I also agree with going to the police. In a small town, they may well take it seriously whereas the same complaint in Houston wouldn't even result in a report. I'm not downplaying your experience, I'm commenting on the workload of larger PDs.
I guess I'm in the minority when it comes to confronting him or having someone else, other than the police, do it for you. If he's harmless, then his only reaction to being challenged would likely be embarrassment and he'd leave you along. If he's not harmless, then he could seek revenge, especially if he's a few bricks shy of a full load. If he is not deterred by the warning, then he will be much more stealthy. If you carry a gun, make sure you are trained and that you practice. You also need to learn techniques to ward off a physical attack while pulling your gun. This is all CQB (close quarter battle) stuff that most people, especially women, never think about, much less learn and practice.
Then again, the advice others have given you may be better. You'll be added to our prayer list.
Chas.