Shorewood student accosted while walking by Meridian Park elementary on Thursday

A Shorewood student was accosted by an unidentified man after school on Thursday, March 24 as she was walking on Northeast 175th Street near Meridian Park School. She ran away and was not injured. Shoreline Police have been notified and are investigating.

The District sent a letter to all families at Shorewood and Meridian Park, letting them know and offering the following safety guidelines for students:

• Tell an adult immediately if they see someone or something that makes them feel scared or uncomfortable. If approached by a stranger, the student should run away. If a stranger touches or attempts to grab a student, the child should yell and scream.
• Stay with family or friends. Don’t travel alone.
• Get a parent or caregiver’s permission to leave home.
• Stay in well-supervised areas.