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Police: Investigation underway after bomb threat called into Wauwatosa East High School
Police: Investigation underway after bomb threat called into Wauwatosa East High School
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police are investigating after a bomb threat was called into Wauwatosa East High School on Monday afternoon, December 14th.
Police say the bomb threat was phoned in around 2:30 p.m.
Police consulted with school district officials, and it was determined students would be released early (around 2:50 p.m.) on Monday. This early release occurred just a few minutes before the normal release time.
After-school activities were cancelled Monday.
"The teachers got an e-mail first and then there was an announcement made by the principal and he said `due to a concern with the building, we need you all to evacuate immediately. This is not a drill,'" Jackie Turner, a Wauwatosa East High School junior said.
Officials were on scene at the school, investigating the phone call. We're told nothing suspicious has been found.
Police say this threat doesn't appear to be credible. They are working to determine who is responsible for making the call.
There are no indications that classes will be cancelled Tuesday.
The following is a letter obtained by FOX6 News from Wauwatosa East High School Principal Nick Hughes to parents:
Bomb threat called into Wauwatosa East High School
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