Thanks for this great information - we can't hear it too many times.
I was followed in a Kohl's parking lot several years ago and was able to call police and give them the guy's license plate number. The 911 operator kept me on the line and said "do not get out of your car - this guy is on parole". Scared me to death - just thinking "what if".
I rarely go anywhere alone - so I rarely go anywhere period. I'm always hyper aware of what's going on around me and unfortunately everyone looks suspicious to me!!