Man Calls Out to Student Walking from Madison

A man confronted a student walking near the school Wednesday afternoon to ask if she "wanted a boyfriend," school officials said.

According to school administrators, the student was walking between 2:30 and 2:45 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Nutley Street and Windover Avenue NW when a man called to her from across the street.

The stranger was described as a white male between 30 and 40 years old.

The student did not respond to the man and continued on her way, Principal Mark Merrell said in an email sent to parents Thursday. He did not follow her or attempt to engage with her again.

Fairfax County Police and Fairfax County Public Schools security are aware of the incident, said Merrell, who also noted he would discuss the issue with students during Friday's morning announcements.

FCPD did not return a call seeking comment.

Vienna Police Officer Bill Murray said his department, which is in touch with the school but not directly handling the case, is not yet sure of any similarities to involving

"It is recommended that students always travel at least in pairs, if not in groups, particularly when walking to and from school," Merrell wrote. "Please share this information with your student(s), encourage him/her to be aware of his/her surroundings at all times, and to report any suspicious behavior to you, school personnel or to the police immediately."