Investigation Continues Into 'Disturbing Message' At GHS: Police

Update, 4:30 p.m.

GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Police Department and Board of Education are continuing to investigate the "disturbing message" that was found inside a girls bathroom at Greenwich High School earlier Thursday around 9:30 a.m.

Capt. Mark Zuccerella of the GPD said late Thursday afternoon the Special Victims Section is following up on leads, as well as finding more information as to who was responsible for the graffiti.

At the request of the high school, extra police presence will be at the school on Friday, Zuccerella said. Classes will go on as scheduled.

Zuccerella dispelled rumors that have been circulating on social media.

"There are rumors about an arrest, a gun, as well as other claims. There were no arrests or weapons related issues," he said.

Zuccerella added that the GPD takes incidents like this seriously, and threats of harm against anyone will not be tolerated.

If anyone has information regarding the incident, contact the Greenwich Police Department at TIPS@greenwichct.org or 203-622-3333. Both are confidential tip lines.

The GPD will not be releasing any further information, Zuccerella said.

Update, 1:45 p.m.

GREENWICH, CT — Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools Dr. Toni Jones sent a letter to all district families around 12 p.m. about the "disturbing message" that was found Thursday morning on the wall inside a girls bathroom at Greenwich High School.

Jones said the school district is working directly with the Greenwich Police Department to conduct security and investigative work.

"The building continues to conduct classes, and the students are passing in a pre-COVID route utilizing the inside of the building versus traveling outside on the sidewalk," Jones said. "While some families have chosen to pick up their children, or checked out their older children to drive home, the building is continuing the school day as advised by the police department. The Greenwich Police Department will continue to assist us monitoring the building throughout the day."

Jones referenced other incidents in Fairfield County that have occurred in recent days involving inappropriate phone calls and threats that have been deemed not credible.

In Norwalk late Wednesday night, police said they arrested a juvenile in connection with three hoax threatening incidents reported at Norwalk High School within a week.

"There is nothing more important than the safety of our students and staff. We are grateful for the strong support we have with the Greenwich Police Department," Jones said.

Update, 12 p.m.

Police said there was a medical call to Greenwich High School Thursday morning, but it was unrelated to the disturbing message found in a girls bathroom.

Police also reiterated that no arrest has been made in relation to the message.

There was an unrelated medical call at the same time this morning. It was not related to this message.

Further, there is misleading information on social media platforms. There has been no arrests made at the school relating to this current situation. https://t.co/G78cJitzqA
— Greenwich PD PIO (@GreenwichCTPD) December 9, 2021

Original story, 10:28 p.m.

A disturbing message was found on the wall inside a girls bathroom at Greenwich High School Thursday morning, which prompted a response from the Greenwich Police Department.

Capt. Mark Zuccerella of the GPD said the department was called by School Resource Officers after the message was found around 9:30 a.m.

"With an abundance of caution, we have detailed two patrol officers to assist the two School Resource Officers with assessing the situation," Zuccerella said. "At the moment, it has been determined there is no imminent threat."

Zuccerella said he will provide more information when it becomes available.