NORWALK, Ohio — Police in Norwalk have identified the 63-year-old woman who attempted to give a ride to an 11-year-old boy walking home from school last week.

During the investigation information was received which led investigators to believe this was a case of mistaken identity with no criminal intent on the part of the woman.

The woman was contacted and interviewed. She was very embarrassed and apologetic, according to police.

Police said she was on her way to a rental property she owns when she saw a boy who she thought was her tenant’s grandson.

She offered him a ride because of the cold weather. She even described getting out of her car, as the witness reported. When she arrived at her tenant’s residence, her grandson was already there, and she realized her mistake.

She did not see the social media posts about the investigation yesterday and was not aware the incident was reported to the police.

Police say the case is unfounded, and the investigation is closed. However, this type of situation presents parents and teachers with an opportunity to reinforce safety rules and talk about ways to avoid potentially dangerous situations.