Pinellas man facing multiple charges after following and harrassing victim, police say
Courtesy: Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
PINELLAS,Fla. - A Pinellas man has been arrested after repeatedly following and harassing a female.
Deputies say that on August 15th, they were dispatched to 400 24th ST regarding a man banging on the doors of the residence at around 11:30 a.m.
The man, Travis Aaron, told deputies a female was in possession of a bunny rabbit that had been found on the loose and in need of shelter back in March.
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According to deputies, the female had posted a letter saying she was trying to return the rabbit to its rightful owner.
Aaron then identified the family through social media.
Authorities said he sent a picture of the female's license plate to their father, who was out of state and started calling and texting the victim and her family.
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According to deputies, the female was terrified of Aaron, a stranger to her.
Deputies say Aaron has been charged with stalking and resisting arrest without violence.