Sex Offender Approached University Place Student: School District

UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA - A registered sex offender asked a University Place student for her address on Tuesday afternoon, according to a safety alert sent out by the school district Wednesday. The student was able to get away from the stranger safely, however.

The incident happened along the 2100 block of Mountain View Avenue West. In response, the district will increase security in that area.

"Yesterday, a student reported an adult male approached her and asked where she lived. The student refused, met up with siblings and made it home safely. The incident took place near the 2100 block of Mountain View Ave. West. The parent contacted the police and the school district. The man was identified as a registered sex offender. The police have made contact with this individual," the safety alert read. "School administrators and our School Resource Officer will increase our supervision and security in the area where this incident occurred to make sure our students are safe on their way to and from school today."

You can check the locations of local sex offenders here.

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