The lockdown at South River High School in Edgewater has been lifted. Anne Arundel County police have found the critical missing subject.
According to officials, the safety threat is over.
South River High was on lockdown Thursday afternoon as police investigated a reported threat, according to Anne Arundel County Schools.
Dismissal at South River High School and CAT-South was delayed due to police activity. School buses delays should be expected.
All after school activities at South River HS are canceled Thursday as well as evening high school at the South River Campus only.
The school system issued the following statement:
At this time, we are investigating a check well being of a critical missing 18 year old male that is believed to be possibly heading towards the area of South River High School. Out of an abundance of caution, numerous officers are in the area looking for the subject. As a precaution, South River High School and CAT South were placed in temporary lock down. That lockdown has been lifted and students are being dismissed as normal. Officers will continue to remain in the area to ensure a safe dismissal of the students.
The critical missing subject should be driving a late model silver Acura TL with Maryland registration 7FRT24. We are asking if anyone sees the vehicle to please call 911 so we can check on the subject
AACPS: South River HS on lockdown because of a situation in community. Students in the school are safe. More info as we get it.
— AACPS (@AACountySchools) April 14, 2016
AACPS: Dismissal at South River HS and CAT-South delayed due to police activity in community. All students safe in buildings.
— AACPS (@AACountySchools) April 14, 2016
AACPS: All students remain safe in schools in S. River complex. Police investigating threat directed at South River High School.
— AACPS (@AACountySchools) April 14, 2016
AACPS: Evening High School at SOUTH RIVER CAMPUS ONLY is canceled today.
— AACPS (@AACountySchools) April 14, 2016
AACPS: All afterschool activities at South River High School today are canceled.
— AACPS (@AACountySchools) April 14, 2016
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