UPDATE: Officials have issued a follow-up statement indicating that the vehicle in question did NOT belong to a registered sex offender…

“Dear Parents and Guardians,

This is Principal Bender calling from Vincent Farm Elementary School.

Earlier this afternoon, parents were notified of an investigation into a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot at Vincent Farm Elementary School. It was initially believed that the owner of the vehicle was on the sex offender registry. Through their investigation, Baltimore County Police have determined that the vehicle owner is not on the sex offender registry. Baltimore County Police continue to investigate this incident and if more information becomes available, it will be shared with you.

The safety and security of students and staff is a top priority of Vincent Farm Elementary School and the Baltimore County Public Schools. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 410-887-2983.

As always, thank you for your continued support of your student and of Vincent Farm Elementary School.

Thank you.”

Original story below…

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Police are investigating after a vehicle registered to a sex offender was spotted outside a White Marsh elementary school on Friday.

The message below was sent to Vincent Farm Elementary School parents and families regarding the suspicious vehicle in the school parking lot.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

This is Principal Bender calling from Vincent Farm Elementary School.

Earlier today, a suspicious vehicle was identified in the parking lot at Vincent Farm Elementary School. Out of an abundance of caution, students and staff who were outside in the area were brought into the building while an investigation took place. At that time, the vehicle left school property and Baltimore County Police were immediately notified. In coordination with Baltimore County Police, the owner of the vehicle has been identified as a person listed on the sex offender registry. Baltimore County Police are actively investigating and as more information becomes available, it will be shared with you.

The safety and security of students and staff is a top priority of Vincent Farm Elementary School and the Baltimore County Public Schools. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at 410-887-2983.

As always, thank you for your continued support of your student and of Vincent Farm Elementary School.

Thank you.