So, it wasn’t verbal harassment, however…I was walking home from from the PetCo in Cleveland Park, down Porter Rd towards Mt. Pleasant, on Sunday morning. I was just crossing the overpass when I noticed a bike leaning against the guardrail on the street side to my left. As I get closer, I turn my head to the right and notice a young guy (15-25 yrs) standing only 5 feet off the sidewalk in the weeds, masturbating and staring at me. He didn’t say a word. Neither did I, I just sped up and didn’t acknowledge him at all. Sometimes, I wish civilians were able to carry Tasers.

Submitted by Anonymous on  10/6/2009

Location: Porter Road Overpass, NW

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