Crime & Safety
Shelter-In-Place Order Lifted For 3 Hoboken Schools: Police
A burglary investigation prompted Hoboken police to ask 3 schools to shelter in place, but the order has been lifted, police said.
HOBOKEN, NJ — Less than an hour after a shelter-in-place order was given for three schools in central Hoboken due to police activity in the neighborhood, the order has been lifted, police said on Wednesday afternoon.
Police said the order was given because of a burglary investigation.
Police said:
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UPDATE: Precautionary shelter in place orders have been lifted at 3 Hoboken Schools. Police are wrapping up a possible burglary investigation in the area. Thank you residents for cooperating.
— Hoboken Police (@HobokenPD) June 21, 2023
Earlier, police asked residents to avoid one square block in the center of town for the time being.
Police had announced on Twitter:
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Please be aware of police activity in the area of Willow & Park between 8th & 9th Streets. Residents are asked to avoid the area. As a precaution, a temporary shelter in place has been ordered at the following @CityofHoboken Schools: Wallace, Brandt & Hoboken HS.
— Hoboken Police (@HobokenPD) June 21, 2023
This is the last week of school in Hoboken.
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