Riverside Public School in Elmira, Ont., was briefly placed under a hold and secure by Waterloo Regional Police on Friday.
The school was placed under the hold and secure at around 11 a.m. but that was lifted minutes later.
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Police said it made the move as a precautionary measure but there should be no concern for any residents in the area.
Police say they are looking for a man in the area.