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Police: Man Tries To Lure Female Student Into Woods Near Catonsville High

CATONSVILLE, Md. (WJZ) -- Parents at one Baltimore County school are being warned after a man attempts to lure a female student.

It happened just off campus Tuesday night near Catonsville High School.

The student told police she was walking along Bloomsbury Avenue when a man tried to lure her into the woods.

She immediately ran the opposite direction and called police.

In a robocall, the school's principal assured parents that student safety is the most important priority.

Counselors were available for students Wednesday. Teachers also discussed the incident in class.

A police Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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