Gwinnett County Public Schools officials are warning parents and students of Seckinger High School about a person allegedly targeting students online.
Seckinger High School Principal Jimmy Fisher issued a statement to the community, saying the person, who has not been publicly identified as of Tuesday afternoon, has been using social media to contact students. The person has allegedly been trying to invite students to meet them in various locations across Gwinnett County.
"School Resource Officers are actively investigating the situation and are working closely with other local law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of all our students," Fisher said. "We strongly encourage you to have conversations with your student about the dangers of communicating with unknown individuals online, sharing personal information, and meeting up with them."
Fisher added that the person physically came to the school's campus in Mulberry at least once and has been issued a criminal trespassing warning, saying that the person is not permitted on school property.
Students at the school are being encouraged to alert school officials if they see any concerning behavior online or at the school. Those tips can be submitted through the GCPS Tips mobile app or by texting "GCPS" to 738477.
AccessWDUN has reached out to the Gwinnett County Police Department for comment on the issue, but the department has not issued a statement as of Tuesday afternoon. Officials have not given a timeline for how long the alleged activity has been going on, or when the person went to the school.
