At 8:04am today (Monday, June 1st) first responders attended a report of a burglary that took place at the Whitney Institute Middle School.
Upon police arrival it was ascertained that someone made a threat of a bomb on the premises, resulting in the school and the police putting their protocols into place.
The students and faculty are in a safe area and the Emergency Ordnance Disposal Unit will be processing the scene.
We will update this matter as it warrants.
Update: Around 10:20am today (Monday, June 1st) the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit completed their search of Whitney Institute Middle School without incident and deemed the school safe to resume normal operation, following a reported bomb threat earlier.
First responders initially attended a reported burglary of Whitney Institute at 8:04am today, where an apparent bomb threat was discovered.
As a result, protocols were put into place to ensure the teachers and students were in a safe area while the scene was examined.
Inquiries continue regarding this matter and anyone who may have relevant information should contact the main police telephone number at 295-0011.