Story by the Lincoln City Police Department

On Friday February 5th, 2016 at 1:35 pm, staff from Oceanlake Elementary school called 911 to report an unknown male subject was at the front door pushing the call button to gain access to the school. Staff advised the man was not known to staff and when he was asked to identify himself, he refused to answer and continued to repeatedly push the buzzer. The man was only identified as a white male adult, wearing a grey sweatshirt and blue jeans.

The male subject had reportedly contacted a janitor at a rear door a few minutes prior, stating he was there to pick up his children. The janitor advised the male he needed to go to the front door and to check in at the office. By the time the man made it to the front door he was visibly agitated and upset.

Because the man refused to identify himself and was attempting to gain access into the school, the school was placed into lockdown. Lincoln City Police Officers responded to the location “code 3”, utilizing lights and sirens in an emergency response. The male subject left prior to police arrival.

As a precaution a Lincoln City Police officer remained on scene at Oceanlake Elementary until the end of the school day. Additional officers were posted at each school in Lincoln City for the final bell release. The man never returned to Oceanlake Elementary.

If anyone has any information about the subject or his identity, please contact Sr. Officer Oscar Escalante at the Lincoln City Police Department.