The Atascadero police department responded to a report of a possible individual wearing a mask seen on a school campus.
The APD responded at about 12:13 pm yesterday to Monterey elementary school. School staff immediately initiated lock-down procedures “out of an abundance of caution.”
Officers established a secure perimeter around the campus and began their search. No individual matching the reported description, however, was located.
The lock-down was lifted at about 12:47 pm, and officers continued to conduct follow-up interviews as part of standard protocol. The APD extends their appreciation to the quick actions from school staff, and the cooperation of students during the incident.
No injuries were reported.
