Strange man offered me a ride home..

Yh no guy that randomly asks you if you want a lift has good intentions unfortunately. If it happens again (hopefully it doesn't) call someone and send them your location so they know where you are.

The title.
I was walking it home from Lidl and a middle aged man with his windows down let me cross the road (he stopped the car). I thanked him and went along my way. I noticed he was looking at me rather intently but I didn’t think much of it. That was until he started FOLLOWING me in his car. He slowed his car down to match my pace and asked me something. I had my earphones in and didn’t hear much, but I asked if he could repeat himself and he said ‘would you like a ride home?’ I was taken aback by this man who looked like he had good intentions, ask me this. (I’m 16 years old). I didn’t panic and politely declined.
He asked again, asking if I was sure as he’s going ‘down that way’ and pointed down the road. I said no again and he sped off

How terrifying. He seemed like he was nice but no middle aged man has got good intentions when asking a teenage girl to get into his car

Some might have good intentions, it depends on the situation though...

You did the right thing though - I would never get into a vehicle with someone I didn't know (if they randomly offered to do so, and it wasn't some Uber or something).

Always trust your gut instinct and listen to what your common sense is telling you.
It is best not to take lifts from strangers at night.
Nor anyone who gives you a bad vibe, no matter what time of the day it is.

The title.
I was walking it home from Lidl and a middle aged man with his windows down let me cross the road (he stopped the car). I thanked him and went along my way. I noticed he was looking at me rather intently but I didn’t think much of it. That was until he started FOLLOWING me in his car. He slowed his car down to match my pace and asked me something. I had my earphones in and didn’t hear much, but I asked if he could repeat himself and he said ‘would you like a ride home?’ I was taken aback by this man who looked like he had good intentions, ask me this. (I’m 16 years old). I didn’t panic and politely declined.
He asked again, asking if I was sure as he’s going ‘down that way’ and pointed down the road. I said no again and he sped off

How terrifying. He seemed like he was nice but no middle aged man has got good intentions when asking a teenage girl to get into his car

Did you take the car reg and report?

I should have, but the whole situation left me so shaken and apprehensive, I didn’t. When I was telling my friend about this, she also mentioned this, I wish I looked at it at least but it was the last thing running through my mind

I still think it would be worth reporting where it was and any description of the car and the man.

I’d do this. Thank you. How would I go about this?

I would write down everything you can remember now - then phone 101 with as many details as you can tomorrow.

Thank you. I’ll do this, I hope no one falls victim to this scum

i’m so sorry this happened to you ! i’m glad you’re safe, if there’s any way you can warn your local community about it (eg post a warning in a facebook group) then you may be able to help protect anyone else who’s targeted by this

Well you just fell right on your face… that’s got to be embarrassing. Imagine exposing yourself as a blatant racist who wants to bet money and then being told you’re wrong then and there.

you should not accept lifts from anyone you do not know. that includes women.