Viral TikTok sparks concern over Chesterfield driver

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — On Tuesday, July 29, a woman named Niah posted a TikTok video describing an unsettling encounter with a man in Chesterfield County who drives a green Bronco. The viral video reached many -- including a man who says he and his sisters had a similar experience just a few weeks ago.

"He got out and started recording the car that we were in -- he recorded our plates, he recorded us and we didn't do anything to provoke him," Niah and her friend explain in the video. "He had a visor in his car and his back windows were, like, completely blacked out."

The video, included below, quickly gained traction online, receiving nearly 40,000 likes in less than 48 hours.

TikTok video describing an experience in Chesterfield County involving a man following and appearing to film two women. (Video: Niah/niah.015)

In the comments, other users shared eerily similar experiences -- including 21-year-old Kenyi Cisneros.

"My friend had sent me that video -- I was like, 'There's no way'," Cisneros told 8News. "That's the same person, same vehicle. I recognized the stickers that that person had on their car."

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Cisneros said his encounter with the man happened on July 3 after leaving a Sheetz gas station on Midlothian Turnpike.

"I look to my left and the guy in the Bronco is just there ... and he flicks me off and I'm like, 'Okay, this is really weird,'" he said.

Cisneros said the situation escalated when the man followed him to Target near Chesterfield Towne Center. He said the man began filming Cisneros’ car, his license plate and even his young sisters -- one of which is just four years old.

"They were pretty scared in that situation," he said. "Once they had pulled up to my car, I was like, 'What's next?' Like, 'What are they going to end up doing to me?'"

He responded by recording the man’s vehicle, himself, and calling Chesterfield County Police Department’s non-emergency number. He said it took three attempts before anyone answered.

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When officers arrived, he said they told him, "'I'm sorry, we can't do anything just because he was being mean to you guys.'"

Chesterfield Police confirmed Cisneros’ call was logged as a road rage incident. While Niah’s encounter was documented, officials said no formal report was filed in her case.

"Upon investigation, officers determined that a crime had not occurred," Chesterfield police wrote in a statement.

They also confirmed officers are aware of the man’s identity. No charges have been filed at this time.

Niah shared this statement with 8News:

"While there are reports that this individual may be experiencing mental health challenges, this should not be used to justify or excuse harmful behavior. As a victim, I am deeply concerned --not only for my own safety [and] that of others, but also for the individual in question. If someone is struggling mentally, they need care support and proper intervention, not to be ignored until something worse happens. We must treat mental health seriously, with dignity, but also with accountability. Dismissal is not de-escalation." Niah

Chesterfield Police urge people to continue contacting the authorities when they do not feel safe.

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"The complainants in this case did exactly what we encourage people to do when they encounter something suspicious – they called police," authorities said. "We always encourage residents to call if they observe suspicious or concerning activity."