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Lockdown Lifted At Wakefield High School, Trespasser Not Found: Police
The Arlington school was locked down shortly before 12:45 p.m. Thursday as police investigated the trespassing report.
ARLINGTON, VA — A lockdown at Wakefield High School in Arlington was lifted Thursday as students were dismissed and county authorities continued investigating a reported trespasser.
Wakefield High School was locked down shortly before 12:45 p.m. Thursday as police investigated the trespassing report, Arlington Public Schools confirmed on Twitter.
In an update posted shortly after 3 p.m., Arlington County police said no trespasser was found on school property.
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CONTINUED: The investigation determined the trespasser is not currently on school property. The lockdown will be lifted at dismissal and students will be dismissed on time. The investigation into the trespassing incident is ongoing.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) February 2, 2023
During the investigation, school officials asked parents and guardians not to come to the school to pick up their children. Around 3:30 p.m., school officials tweeted that bus delays were expected on multiple routes.
No injuries were reported, police said.
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