Brief Lockdown At Brick High School After Suspect Flees Police

BRICK, NJ — Brick Township High School was put on a brief lockdown Monday as police chased a suspect who had fled from detectives, Brick Township police said.

Police Chief James Riccio said the suspect was being questioned by detectives in connection with a burglary but took off on foot in the area of the high school. The school was placed on lockdown as a precaution, but only for a short time, as the suspect was taken into custody quickly.

The suspect posed not threat to students or staff, Riccio said.

Note: This article has been updated to clarify why the person was being questioned by police.

Have a news tip? Email karen.wall@patch.com Follow Brick Patch on Facebook.