3 Schools In Hoboken Under Lockdown, Streets Closed: Officials

HOBOKEN, NJ — Three schools in Hoboken were locked down on Thursday afternoon following a phone threat, officials said.

Hoboken High School, as well as Wallace and Brandt elementary schools, were locked down, city officials said.

Streets closed from Seventh to Tenth street and Willow Avenue to Adams Street, the city said.

A school official said a phone threat was received on Thursday.

"Avoid the area of Hoboken High School for an ongoing police investigation," the city said.

The three locked-down schools might see their dismissals delayed, a school official said. Other schools will dismiss on time.

No other details were immediately available, but Patch will update this story when more information is released.

Hoboken High School also received a phone threat in February. PRIOR REPORTING: Hoboken High School Lockdown Was Part Of Dangerous Trend