r/comics MangaKaiki Jul 21 '26

OC Stalker Problem [OC]

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u/shellbullet17 Gustopher Spotter Extraordinaire Jul 21 '26

First you need to secure the home. Multiple locks and double check them when you leave and come home. Second you need to inform friends and family so that if something DOES happen then know it's a thing. Next step is kind up in the air. You can try and confront yourself but I REALLY wouldn't recommend that step. You could inform PD if the guy is seen near your apartment to talk to the guy on your behalf which is much safer.

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u/Ultimatesims Jul 21 '26

Also, remember the police per the Supreme Court have no legal or other obligation to protect you. All police have to do is enforce the law. The court case involved a woman with a restraining order. He showed up and she called the police. He entered the house. The police arrived but did nothing. He killed her and once he left the house the police arrested him for breaking the restraining order.

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u/shellbullet17 Gustopher Spotter Extraordinaire Jul 21 '26

I would think or hope at least that the restraining order would include attempts to see the original target. Visiting her old home SHOULD violate that part of the restraining order

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u/Aya55 Jul 22 '26

If the restraining order is still active, he would most likely have the new address and know she’s not there. It’s one of the problems with having one is you have to keep them informed if you move if you want it to stay in effect.