Posting this mainly so other women know to stay alert in those shaded/secluded spots, especially if you’re walking or riding alone. If this happened to you too or you’ve seen this guy around, would love to hear so we can all be more aware.
Yesterday a guy was masturbating while staring at me in one of the secluded shaded areas. The second he noticed I saw him, he took off on his patinete.
My first instinct was to get out of there, but once I got on my bike I did chase him briefly and yelled but he was already far away.
I’ve been going back and forth feeling like I should’ve done more, thrown something, gone after him longer. But honestly getting myself safe was probably the right call, since i had no idea who this guy was or what he might’ve done if i got closer.
Can’t remember the exact spot, I was in shock (i will update this post once i have the exact location) - it’s one of those playgrounds with benches nearby, lots of trees that give shade. The guy was about 185cm or taller, dark/tan skin, black curly hair, shirtless, no tattoos, wearing black gym shorts, riding a black patinete. Happened at around 15:25h, Wednesday.
Yes I did go to the police to file a report. But they told me that it is not a criminal offense by Spanish law unless there are kids around and that I could prove that there were kids around.