It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. Fortunately, this time, it didn’t come true.

As an 8-year-old girl was walking to her school building at PS 33 in University Heights on Thursday, Feb. 21, police say a man attempted to lure her into coming away with him.

Police say the unidentified third-grader reported that the man approached her on two separate occasions while on her way to school and even attempted to grab her at one point.

School officials would send students home with a letter, telling parents to instruct their children not to speak to strangers.

Parents say school officials held an emergency meeting that morning and a second official meeting was held with parents the following Monday.

The incident has parents angry and on edge.

“My three children are students here,” said parent Joe Baez. “If I see that guy I’d break his legs.”

Police have released a photo of the suspect and described him as a black man between 20 and 30 years of age, 5-feet-10-inches tall and wearing a black jacket and black shoes. The suspect was also reported to be wearing a brown hat and a hooded sweatshirt.

Editor’s Note: Police ask anyone who has any information on the suspect to call CrimeStoppers at 1 (800) 577-TIPS.