DCPS says person in green pickup truck attempted to lure an Oceanway Middle School student – News4JAX

DCPS says person in green pickup truck attempted to lure an Oceanway Middle School student  News4JAX

Duval County Public Schools confirmed that a person in a green pickup truck tried to lure a student at Oceanway Middle School on Wednesday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools confirmed that a person in a green pickup truck tried to lure a student at Oceanway Middle School on Wednesday. RELATED: ‘Something was wrong’: Mother describes suspicious encounter between man and girl near Lone Star Elementary Principal Elizabeth Stansel sent a message to families about the incident, saying an unknown person driving a green pickup truck approached a student at their bus stop and attempted to lure the student into the truck. The student declined the ride, and an adult at the bus stop intervened; then the man drove away and police were notified.

This is Principal Stansel reaching out with an important safety message. This morning, an unknown individual driving a green pickup truck reportedly approached a student at their bus stop and attempted to lure the student into their vehicle by offering them a ride. Thankfully, the student declined the offer, and an adult at the bus stop intervened. The individual then drove away. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and School Police were immediately notified. The safety and well-being of our students is one of our highest priorities. We are grateful that the student made the safe choice