Adult reportedly faked identity to enroll at White Bear Lake Area High School

Officials with the White Bear Lake school district say police are investigating after a person over the age of 21 reportedly used fake documents and a false identity to enroll as a high school student.

In a message to White Bear Lake Area High School families, school officials didn’t disclose any details about the person’s exact age or identity. But the school said the person was taken into police custody, and barred from any district property.

“Upon our initial investigation, we have determined that while enrolling this individual we followed our enrollment process, which is as rigorous as state law allows,” White Bear Lake Area High School Principal Russell Reetz wrote. ”The individual appears to have provided fraudulent documentation and a false identity to enroll.

“I am grateful to the staff members, families and students who saw something and decided to report it,” Reetz wrote. “These reports led to our investigation.”

The White Bear Lake school district requires three documents for students to enroll — including a birth certificate or other recognized verification of birth date, along with proof of address and immunization records.

White Bear Lake police confirmed they are investigating the incident, but did not share further information about the case.

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