Tell the police someone is following you and you are scared for your life. Give them as much information as you can about the person following you. Let them know exactly where you are. Follow their directions.
Ask your friends to meet you in a public area, like on the street, in a bar, or in a restaurant. Request that a friend picks you up in a public location as soon as possible.
If you’re in a car, consider honking and turning on your emergency lights. This will alert passersby and emergency service personnel that you need assistance. Remember that while making noise could alert others to the fact that you are in danger, it could also anger the person following you and cause them to hurt you.
Go to a public place instead of going home.
If you don’t get away, take another turn. Do this until you think you’ve lost them.
Stop to get a cup of coffee or a soft drink somewhere. Visit a friend who is working. Run an errand at a major retail store.
Focus on streets with lots of pedestrian or car traffic. Consider walking into a food court, major retail store, or some sort of entertainment event.
Don’t box yourself in traffic. For example, at a stop light don’t pull all the way up so your bumper is close to the car in front of you. Leave yourself room to drive around the car in front of you. Avoid walking down any corridors, alleyways, or streets where there are only one or two ways in or out. The more open the street, the easier it will be for you to get to safety. [7] X Research source
Some common moves include kicking the assailant in the groin, striking them in the face with your open hand, or block their attack with your arm and then hit them back. Remember, physically defending yourself could increase the chance that you are injured during a robbery or another type of assault. [9] X Research source
Don’t grab for the person’s weapon if they have one. Try to be deferential and don’t give them attitude.
