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“Out of an abundance of caution,” village officials in Scarsdale said that the high school was placed on lockout due to an unverified threat made at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, May 21.
Residents have been advised to stay away from the area.
According to the Scarsdale Police Department, students were dismissed from the high school before 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon, while officers remain on scene to investigate and ensure the safety of students and staff.
The school district has not yet made a statement. The nature of the threat has not been disclosed, though according to reports, a bear was seen on campus earlier on Friday morning.
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