An elementary school in Kitchener was briefly placed under a hold and secure by Waterloo Regional Police due to an investigation in the area Friday afternoon.
“Currently investigating a weapons incident in the area of Westmount Road and Glasgow Street,” police announced on Twitter at 3:17 p.m., stating that Westmount Public School was under a hold and secure.
Police also warned that residents should expect an increased police presence in the area.
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At 3:45 p.m., police issued another tweet that said that the hold and secure had been lifted.
“There is no concern for public safety at this time,” police announced.
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