Teen ignored a campus guard’s late-night Pokémon Go invite while driving with her friend — days later, she froze at what she saw on the news
Sometimes listening to your gut feeling can save your life. Take TikTok user Alexandra, for instance. In her viral video, Alexandra (@takidaddi) narrated a scary experience that unfolded when she drove to a community college with her friend. She claimed that a college security guard tried to lure her into the campus with Pokémon Go during a late-night drive. However, her gut feeling told her to ignore the request and return home. What she saw a week later in the news froze her. Sharing the scary experience with her TikTok followers on September 14, 2025, Alexandra revealed how her intuition saved her life.
@takidaddi your intuition can save your life! always listen to it 🤍 #datelinenbc #crimetok #crimejunkie #intuition ♬ original sound - Alexandra
When Alexandra was in high school, her friend insisted they pick up a few Pokémon for the Pokémon Go game on a weekend night. Alexandra drove her friend to a community college campus when a security guard pulled up to inform her that the college had a curfew. Alexandra apologized, explaining that she wanted to get a few Pokémon when he told her that they'd get a "good one to catch by the gymnasium." He even offered to show them the place himself, insisting that they park their car and walk instead. She soon left, saying she has a 10 p.m. curfew. But a week later, she learned a woman was murdered at the community college, and the same security guard turned out to be the prime suspect.
Alexandra immediately informed her mother that this was the man she had encountered the other night. However, as the investigation began progressing, NBC's "Dateline" made an episode about the murder, in which it was revealed that the man, identified as Edwin Lara, had been targeting young blonde women. According to sources, the victim, Kaylee Sawyer, was on campus when she was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by Lara, who was guarding the area.
Trusting your gut always helps. When life throws you into weird situations, the brain might assume them as harmless. But our inner voice guides us in the right direction. When Alexandra was being pushed by the stranger to follow him to an unknown place, she knew something wasn't right. Her quick warning from her intuition saved her life. Soon after her post gained over 770K likes, many users shared their thoughts.
@CrayonsTasteBetter wrote, "PSA: security guards can't pull you over or detain you. They have no authority beyond that of any other citizen, which means they can make a citizen’s arrest if they witness a crime. They observe and report, but that's it." @janabanananannygoat commented, "I always tell my girls, blame me for anything. 'I can't drink; my mom will be mad. I can't stay overnight, my mom said no.' Whatever, I'll take the blame if it keeps them safe." @KaraCalligraphy wrote, "Yes, nothing bad happens until something bad happens. It's okay to report based on how you felt, and it's okay to ask questions if something feels off."
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