Four local schools in Coquitlam were on a ‘hold and secure’ order after a report of a suspicious person in the area.
According to Coquitlam RCMP, the report came in to the area of Baker Drive Elementary, which is at 885 Baker Drive, at about 2 p.m. Tuesday.
As a precaution, police issued a ‘hold and secure’ order to Baker Drive Elementary and nearby Charles Best Secondary, Hillcrest Middle School and Children of Integrity Montessori. A ‘hold and secure’ is used when there is something happening outside the school building that is not an active or immediate threat to students and staff.
A little more than a hour later, police determined there was no threat to staff and students.
The general public, including parents/guardians of students, are now able to access the area.