A young woman in Melbourne, Steph Claire Smith, has shared a terrifying experience she faced while walking alone. She noticed a white van persistently circling around her and slowing down beside her, with the driver staring her down. Feeling uneasy, she called her husband, who stayed on the phone for her safety. The van driver continued to follow her, leaving her in tears. Steph and her friend Laura Henshaw discussed the incident on their podcast, highlighting the need for women to take extra precautions when exercising outdoors alone due to safety concerns.