A lockdown has been lifted at a high school in Cobourg.
Cobourg Police Service says the lockdown went into effect at Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) around 2 p.m. following “unconfirmed” information of an unknown person with a firearm in the area.
Police conducted a search of the interior of the school and the surrounding area.
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“No persons with a firearm were located,” stated Staff Sgt. Brent Allison.
The lockdown was lifted around 2:30 p.m.
“There is no danger to the public at this time,” Allison said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cobourg police or Crime Stoppers.
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