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A woman living in Bethesda has recently reported a disturbing encounter on a local social media platform. While waiting at a crosswalk near Bethesda Place Apartments, she was approached by a man who asked for directions. The man, who was described as tall, light-skinned, and not fluent in English, showed her a map on his phone that didn’t make sense. After she pointed him in the general direction, he asked her to accompany him, which she declined. The situation escalated when the man attempted to touch her shoulder, prompting her to pull away and loudly express her refusal. The man then backed off and walked away. The woman is now seeking advice from the community on whether to report the incident to the local non-emergency police and if anyone else has experienced similar incidents. Read the full story here…