UPDATE: Police Assist with School Dismissal; No Suspect Found

UPDATE 4:10 p.m.

Alexandria Police assisted with dismissal Tuesday afternoon at Maury Elementary School, after a man was seen in the area earlier in the day appearing to brandish a weapon. As of late Tuesday afternoon, no suspect has been found.

Some Alexandria public schools were on lockdown Tuesday afternoon as Alexandria Police searched for a man brandishing a weapon outside of Maury, at 600 Russell Road, according to police.

All Alexandria public schools dismissed classes as usual, except for Maury after being locked in all afternoon Tuesday.

Police say they are looking for a suspect described as a black male with a medium complexion, 5’6” to 5’8”, medium build with a “belly,” with a short black mohawk-style haircut.

He was wearing a black shirt, blue pants, black boots and carrying what appeared to be a “long gun.” If you see someone matching this description call 9-1-1.

PHOTO: Police assist with dismissal Tuesday afternoon at Maury Elementary School in Alexandria after a man was reportedly spotted carrying what looked to be a gun near the school earlier in the day.