Woman harassed in Tainan clothing store; employee intervenes
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- A woman in Tainan, Taiwan, reported being persistently stared at and followed by a man with a "creepy smile" while waiting in a clothing store.
- A female store employee noticed the suspicious behavior and intervened by offering the woman a seat next to her, de-escalating the situation.
- Police have not yet received a report but urge the public to report any similar incidents and call 110 immediately if they feel threatened.
A woman in Tainan, Taiwan, experienced a disturbing encounter at a NET clothing store when a strange man allegedly stared at her with a "creepy smile" and followed her movements. The incident occurred on June 29 around 3 p.m. while the woman was waiting for her family in the store's seating area.
According to the report, the man sat next to the woman and stared at her uncomfortably, maintaining eye contact despite her attempts to focus on her phone. When the woman got up to take a call, the man also stood up and began to loiter in front of her.
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A vigilant female store employee observed the man's suspicious behavior and exchanged a look with the woman. The woman then approached the employee to report the man's unsettling actions. The employee, who had also noticed the man's odd conduct, offered the woman a seat next to her for safety and suggested she wait inside the store until her family arrived.
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The woman expressed gratitude for the employee's timely intervention, stating it significantly eased her fear. The store employee's quick thinking and supportive action successfully diffused a potentially escalating situation.
Authorities from the Second Precinct stated that no official report has been filed regarding the incident. They urged the public to remain alert and immediately report any instances of suspicious staring, stalking, or unusual lingering behavior in public places by calling 110. Police emphasized the importance of staying calm, seeking assistance from those nearby, or contacting law enforcement when feeling unsafe or threatened.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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