A suspicious individual was seen near Masuk High School in Monroe this morning. The person was sitting in a vehicle, but when the School Resource Officer approached, the driver sped off.  The vehicle was abandoned shortly after and the driver fled on foot.  Monroe Police are searching for this person in the area outside of Masuk. 

The man appears to be in his 30s to 40 years old, with a beard.  He was wearing a black and gray sweatshirt and tan pants. 

All students are safe, but Masuk was initially put in a lockdown as a precaution. That status has since been changed to controlled movement with all exterior doors remaining closed and locked.  Police are in close communication with the school.  

Newtown and State Police are assisting in the search.