The Eastern Center for Arts and Technology was evacuated to the nearby Upper Moreland High School campus in Montgomery County as a precaution, according to an alert issued at 2:47 p.m.
All students and faculty members were safe, accounted for, and unharmed, officials said.
The Eastern campus was expected to remain closed for several hours while authorities conducted an investigation.
Officials did not immediately release details about the unauthorized person's identity, how they entered the school, or whether anyone had been taken into custody.
It was also unclear what prompted the discovery or whether the person posed a threat to students or staff.
Daily Voice reached out to the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology for additional information and comment and a spokesperson sent us the following response:
"Eastern Center for Arts and Technology evacuated the building today after a report of an unauthorized visitor exhibiting suspicious behavior. We immediately contacted Upper Moreland Township Police and initiated our safety protocols. The police detained the visitor and then searched and cleared the building. We have resumed normal operations. We greatly appreciate the support we received from Upper Moreland High School staff who assisted us with coordinating the evacuation of our building. We are grateful to the Upper Moreland Township police department for their swift and effective response. We are especially grateful for our students and staff for adhering to our safety protocols."
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