Greenwich Student Approached And 'Held' By Stranger, School District Says

GREENWICH, CT — A middle school student was approached and grabbed by a stranger Thursday morning, according to Greenwich Public Schools.

Police said they are currently investigating an incident involving a "juvenile victim" in the area of Lockwood Road, an announcement from the department said.

"At this time, no injuries have been reported. The investigation remains active, and updates will be released when more information is available," police said in a Facebook post at 11 a.m.

Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools Dr. Toni Jones sent an email to the school community shortly after the GPD announcement.

"This morning, a student at Eastern Middle School reported to us that they were approached by a stranger from behind on Lockwood Road, held for a few seconds, and then quickly released," Jones wrote. "That student rushed to the school and reported the incident immediately. We then called the Greenwich Police Department. The student was unharmed, but understandably, very scared."

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Jones said the district always recommends to students that if they walk to school, to do so with friends.

"They should always remain aware of their surroundings, limiting distractions such as cell phone use, whether it is walking to school or anywhere in the community," Jones added.

Patch will update this post as more information becomes available.