Crime & Safety
School Locked Down After Student Reports Seeing Man With Rifle
Responding officers could not locate a suspect.
SAN MATEO, CA - A San Mateo middle school was locked down Friday morning after a student reported seeing someone with a rifle nearby at JoinVille Park, which is a block from the school, police said.
Police were notified at 10:30 a.m. of the situation at The Bayside STEM Academy at 2025 Kehoe Ave. JoinVille Park is located at 2111 Kehoe Ave.
The student reported the incident at 10 a.m., according to police. Officers responded and did not see anyone, police said.
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After the search, officers notified school officials that students and staff were safe. Police are attempting to identify and locate the suspect, but they have not provided a description of the person. Police said the threat appeared to be an isolated incident and the threat to the community no longer exists.
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