Woman followed for weeks, man asked to leave cafe, Rice Lake WI


A woman at a Starbucks cafe in Rice Lake reports a man has been following her for several weeks. The man was asked by staff to leave the cafe but remains outside. The woman feels unsafe to leave the building.
Audio|Source: Barron County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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9-0-6. She's a call from (name withheld).
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She's currently at Starbucks there in Rice Lake.
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She advised her there's been a male subject following her for the last few weeks.
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She's ran to him quite a few times.
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He's been asked several times at her church to leave her alone.
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She showed up the Starbucks today and he happened to be there.
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The Starbucks employees asked him to leave.
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He did so. He's still outside.
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He was described as (name withheld).
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He was wearing a reflective construction vest, that jeans, glasses, and some facial hair might be in his 30s.
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He was always seen on foot, and has not seen him in a vehicle.
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She is still in the Starbucks bobby.
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She doesn't feel safe to leave.
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She advised the call back if he happens to leave before anyone gets there.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Main St, Rice Lake, WI 54868
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