Keller families and school officials are on high alert after another incident where a man tried to lure a child into his vehicle Monday morning, police said.
Keller Independent School District officials sent a letter to parents stating that a Friendship Elementary School student was walking to a bus stop on Fountain Flat Drive at about 7:30 a.m. when a man drove by and asked if he needed a ride to school. The child immediately ran home and the man drove away.
Police said the man is white, in his 30s or 40s, has facial hair and was driving a silver two-door Chevrolet Silverado.
A student reported a similar incident about a mile away Jan. 7, but authorities said they do not think the incidents are connected. Three other incidents have been reported in the area in the last eight months.
The Fort Worth Police Department and Keller ISD's Safety and Security Department are investigating and monitoring the situation.
District officials reminded parents to discuss safety tips with their children, including:
- Never talk to strangers. If a stranger tries to talk to you, run away and tell a trusted grown-up immediately.
- Walk to and from school in groups.
- Never accept a ride without parental permission.
- Never take shortcuts. Always stick to the route you have agreed on with your parents, and stay on main roads.
- Never let people know if you are going home alone. If you wear a house key, keep it under your clothing.
- Have your parent help you make a list of safe places you can go for help along walking routes.
- Never leave school with anyone without checking with school officials.
