Woman’s Ring camera captures stranger following her to apartment door, and what happened next in the parking lot is terrifying

A woman’s home security camera recorded a scary encounter when a stranger followed her to her apartment door. But the most frightening part happened later in the parking lot when the man tried to grab her from her vehicle. The woman shared the video on social media to warn others about what happened.

According to Newsweek, the camera shows the man walking right up to her as she tried to unlock her door. When she noticed him, she asked, “Can I help you?” He looked surprised by her question. She then told him, “You can go over there,” and he walked away. She and her friend quickly went inside and locked the door.

But the danger wasn’t over yet. The women, who live in Abilene, Texas, said on TikTok that the man came back when they were in the parking lot. One woman described the scary moment, saying, “He comes to like, grab me out of the vehicle, and I stop him. I’m like, no, no.”

The stranger’s behavior showed clear warning signs that demanded immediate action

After he tried to grab her, the women got out of the car and walked toward their building. The man followed them closely. They thought he was trying to cut them off by going to a different entrance, so they rushed inside and locked the door. Moments later, the man appeared in their backyard and stared at them through a window.

No one was physically hurt, but the women were very shaken. Police later arrested the man and charged him with public intoxication. However, he was released shortly after. The women said their quick thinking and awareness helped them avoid a worse situation.

In an update posted in the comments, the women explained that everything happened within five minutes. Three women were involved, and they called the police right away. They usually carry protection but were returning from a place that didn’t allow it inside. The man tried to pull them from their car and then chased them around the building. They stressed that if they hadn’t been paying attention, all of them could have been attacked.

Safety experts say it’s important to trust your instincts. If you see the same person multiple times on your route, that’s a warning sign. Experts say, “Trust your gut. If something doesn’t feel right, don’t dismiss it.” You should stay calm and find the fastest way to get to safety or call for help. Like other viral moments that sparked debate about personal responsibility, this incident got people talking online.

When the video was posted online, people praised the woman’s calm response. One user wrote, “Oh damn girl he was about to ATTACK.” Another commented they were “waiting for the door to open at the end and hear the click click.” The women shared the video to raise awareness and remind everyone to take self-defense seriously. Many viewers shared how similar situations unfolded in their lives. As one woman warned, “It can happen even when you’re not thinking of it.”