A Maryland woman’s video showing a white van pulling up next to her while she was jogging has gone viral on TikTok. The woman, identified only as Jenn, took to the social media platform to warn others about her frightening encounter with the van. On October 24, around 2 p.m., Jenn was running on a somewhat rural road with her dog in her neighborhood near Prescott when the van slowly pulled up beside her on the wrong side of the road. Jenn, who normally runs on the side of the road where vehicles are coming toward her, realized it was not safe and decided to get off the side of the road. The van slowed down and drove past her.
Feeling uneasy, Jenn ran to the other side of a drainage ditch that runs parallel to the road. However, the van, which had Florida tags, pulled up behind her and stayed there for a few seconds before leaving. Concerned, Jenn started running home, but she saw the van again heading towards her at a high speed with its rear sliding door open. She quickly jumped over the drainage ditch, and the van driver slammed the rear door shut, leading her to believe there was someone else in the back of the van. Jenn began recording to capture the van’s license plate number.
In a TikTok video, which has now garnered 7.5 million views, Jenn shared her experience to warn others about similar incidents. She called 911 immediately after the encounter and a neighbor who witnessed the incident came out to check on her. Despite her efforts, the Maryland State Police have uncovered no evidence of a crime at this time.
Jenn’s video has sparked curiosity among social media users, with many wondering what exactly happened. Even if the encounter with the van was not an abduction attempt, Jenn still wants to know who was driving and why they approached her twice. The incident has left her with a sense of “radical acceptance” that no place is completely safe, even in familiar neighborhoods. As a mother, she is now more concerned about her child’s safety than her own.
Jenn’s message to women and the public is to be prepared and aware of their surroundings. She emphasizes the importance of not assuming safety and taking necessary precautions. The viral nature of her TikTok video serves as a reminder that situations like hers can happen to anyone.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Maryland State Police at Easton. Jenn’s story is a timely reminder to remain vigilant and prioritize personal safety in today’s world.
