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Chesco Stalker Left Diapers On Woman's Windshield: Police

The 20-year-old woman was at the grocery store when the incident began.

Michael John Kent, 38, of Kennett Square, has been charged with stalking and harassment. (Caln Township Police Department)

CALN TOWNSHIP, PA — A man who stalked a woman in Chester County left diapers on the windshield of her car and then waited for her to come out and see it, police said.

The incident occurred Oct. 9 at around 11 a.m. at the Thorndale Giant supermarket, located on 3477 Lincoln Highway.

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Michael John Kent, 38, of Kennett Square, moved his vehicle directly next to the 20-year-old woman's vehicle after she had parked, police said.

Once the woman entered the store, Kent placed clean diapers on each windshield wiper, and then moved his vehicle behind hers and waited for her to return, police said.

All of his actions were captured on surveillance video.

When the woman returned to her vehicle and saw the diapers, she called for a store employee, who helped her remove the diapers and called police. When she drove away, the Kent fled the scene.

Kent was arrested on Oct. 12 without incident while he was in his vehicle outside a business the 300 block of Lincoln Highway.

Kent was charged with stalking and harassment and taken to Chester County Prison. Police are attempting to identify any other victims and ask the public to contact them with tips at 610-383-1821 or 610-383-7000.

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