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Jennifer Aniston has obtained a restraining order against a man who was taken into custody last week after cops found a sharp object, a roll of duct tape and declarations of love for Aniston, some of which are carved into his car!

Aniston's rep tells us that the man was "nowhere near her home" when he was picked up for evaluation (despite other reports), but the court docs say that he was in a location frequented by Jennifer.

The man, Jason Peyton, apparently believes he's in a relationship with the Friends star and spent eight days looking for Aniston on a cross-country mission.

He's also been deemed mentally ill and placed on a 5150 hold following his arrest.

As a condition of the restraining order, Peyton may not come within 100 yards of Aniston's home, work and car(s). He also must stay away from her employees and various reps.