The St. Joseph School District is urging students and families to take precautions after the district said a driver continuously offered an unwanted ride to a Central High School student.

Joey Austin, Dir. of Communications with the district said in an email that Tuesday morning a high school student was on her way to Central High School when an unidentified man offered numerous times to give her a ride as she walked to school, which made her uncomfortable.

“The student made it to school safely and promptly informed her counselor and the police were notified,” Austin said.

The individual is described as a white male with dirty blond hair, a scruffy beard, with a large build and of average height. He was driving a gray car (unknown model) 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. All students are encouraged to not walk or wait alone while enroute to school or at the bus stop,” Austin said.

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 regarding this incident 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.