The Jordan Police Department is looking for an individual who reportedly was trying to lure elementary school children into the woods with a pocketknife.

According to police, on April 16 a male suspect appeared along the tree line behind the Jordan Elementary School. The suspect had a pocketknife out and tried to lure children into the woods. He made a slashing motion with his thumb to his neck to scare the children.

The suspect is described as being in his mid twenties and very "dirty" looking. He was between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, and was wearing black shirt with a green coat and blue jeans. He was described as having a medium build. There was mud on his coat and on the knees of his jeans. His hair was dark blonde and was also dirty. He was carrying a brown colored duffel bag.

Please call the Jordan Police Department at 952-492-2009 if you have contact with this individual.