Brampton schools in hold and secure after weapon spotted nearby

Published September 16, 2020 at 4:24 pm

Peel police received a call at 11:38 am in regard to a male seen with a weapon.

Police say a male was seen with a large knife in the area of Main St. S and Elgin Dr.

Peel police received a call at 11:38 am in regard to a male seen with a weapon.

Police say a male was seen with a large knife in the area of Main St. S and Elgin Dr.

As a result, a hold and secure has been placed at Alpha Daycare, Parkway Public School and Helen Wilson Public School.

Uniform patrol, tactical and K9 are in the area. No road closures have been indicated at this time.

UPDATE: Police say the hold and secure has been lifted. Police to advise when the search has been completed. 

UPDATE #2: Police say the extensive search has been completed and the incident has not been confirmed. This was a single call in relation to this incident, according to police.

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