Another warning of a suspicious man trying to give a student a ride has been issued by the St. Joseph School District.

A middle school girl reported suspicious behavior Tuesday to administrators and police. The student said she was approached as she was walking near Humboldt Elementary School Tuesday afternoon after school.

An unidentified man offered to give her a ride, which made her uncomfortable. The district said the student ran to a safe place at Humboldt School and promptly informed staff members and police were notified.

In the most current report the man is described as having a chubby build, dirty blond hair and in his mid 30’s. The man was said to be driving a Grey/blue ford pickup traveling west on Cherry between Dewey and Main.

It’s the second warning regarding a man displaying suspicious behavior by the district in eight days. On Dec. 1 the district issued a similar warning of a white man with dirty blond hair, a scruffy beard, with a large build and of average height attempting to offer a high school girl a ride on her way to Central High School. That man was reported to be driving a gray car with a great dane sticker on the back window.

“We join the police in urging all students and their families to take precautions while away from home and particularly while traveling to and from school,” said Joey Austin, Dir. of Communications with the district. “All students are encouraged to not walk or wait alone while en route to school or at the bus stop.”

The police are asking residents to report any suspicious activities to their attention by calling (816) 271-4777. Students at school with information to report or with concerns should contact any school administrator or counselor.

“Our school district will be working closely with the police to assure the safety of our students,” Austin said.