'Credible' concern involving trespassing teenager prompts Fredericksburg schools to close Friday, school division says
Mar 21, 2025
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (DC News Now) -- School officials announced that all Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) closed Friday for safety concerns after a missing teen was seen trespassing on school grounds.
In a post on social media, the school district said they decided to close all schools
on March 21 for "safety and security reasons" based on information received Thursday night and Friday morning.
This comes after missing 16-year-old Fasihullah Safar from Fairfax County was seen trespassing at James Monroe High School in Fredericksburg on Wednesday, according to the FCPS.
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When a School Resource Officer approached Safar he ran. Authorities then searched the area, but could not find him.
"We believe there are potential safety and security concerns with this individual’s mental state. In an abundance of caution, Fredericksburg City Public Schools were closed Friday, March 21st," said the Fredericksburg Police Department.
16-year-old Fasihullah Safar (Photo Courtesy: Fredericksburg Police Department)
Fairfax County police told DC News Now that Safar is from the Alexandria area of the county and his family reported him missing on March 17.
He is wanted for trespassing on school property, according to authorities.
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As a precaution, the Stafford County and Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Offices were notified.
In a post on Facebook, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said they are monitoring the situation along with the Stafford County Public Schools.
"The safety of students and staff within our schools remains a top priority, and therefore there will be increased patrols within the areas of our schools. If you have any information regarding any types of threats, please make sure to properly report them," wrote the sheriff's office, in the post.
The Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office noted there were no threats made against the Spotsylvania County Public Schools. However, they have been in contact with the Fredericksburg Police Department and will also increase their patrols around schools, out of precaution. ...read more read less
