Nashua, Tyngsborough Schools Increase Police Presence After Robocall Threats

Police in Nashua and several New Hampshire communities, as well as Tyngsborough, increased their presence at schools Wednesday after robocall threats, according to Boston 25 News.

In Massachusetts, Tyngsborough Police Chief Shaun Woods said at least three schools in town received robocall threats to commit violence on Wednesday morning. Woods said investigators do not believe the threats were credible. In a statement cited by the station, the department said, “While police do not believe these threats are credible, Tyngsborough police treat all threats seriously and will be increasing police presence at the schools for the day as a precaution.”

Woods later learned similar threats had been made to many other schools across the Northeast, including in Nashua.

Nashua Superintendent of Schools Mario Andrade wrote that Bicentennial Elementary School and Main Dunstable Elementary School received robocalls indicating a bomb threat around 9 p.m. Tuesday, and five more schools got the same threats around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday. Andrade said law enforcement conducted K-9 sweeps and found no credible threat. He wrote, “I want to reassure you from the outset that all students and staff are safe, and there is no active threat.”

The New Hampshire Department of Safety said Wednesday afternoon investigators were aware of multiple calls reporting threats at schools throughout the state.

“State agencies are assisting local law enforcement agencies with the investigation into those calls,” an alert stated. “These reports are believed to be a hoax. However, all threats will be taken seriously until such time as their validity is determined.”

Residents and visitors in New Hampshire are encouraged to report suspicious activity to local authorities or 911. Suspicious activity can also be reported anonymously by calling 603-223-3860 or through an online tip form.

Boston 25 News also reported non-credible threats in Hudson and Litchfield. Pelham Superintendent of Schools Chip McGee said Pelham Memorial School received a bomb threat on its phone system. Investigations are ongoing.

Read more at Boston 25 News.