East Windsor schools lift 'hold and secure' after police confirm there's no threat
Several east Windsor elementary schools were in a hold and secure Wednesday, as police searched the area for a suspect. Their investigation did not turn up anything.
Police investigation concluded with no threat to the schools
Georges P. Vanier, Sainte-Thérèse and Coronation Public elementary schools entered into a "hold and secure" situation Wednesday morning, after receiving an alert from police.
Windsor police notified the schools that they were searching for a suspect in the area of Coronation Public School, according to an email sent out to parents.
The schools followed protocol, and entered into a hold and secure.
Sgt. Steve Betteridge confirmed there was an "active search" in the area. Police were investigating an unconfirmed report of male riding a bike in area of Coronation Avenue and Ford Boulevard who was possibly in possession of a weapon.
Police tracked down the suspect and determined there was no weapon and no threat to the schools.