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Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District says a hold and secure first reported Thursday morning has been lifted for eight schools.
Nanaimo RCMP said a youth had threatened self-harm and south end schools in Nanaimo were placed in a hold and secure, but the youth has been located.
Youth has been located by Nanaimo RCMP, Hold and Secure lifted @SD68
— Nanaimo RCMP (@NanaimoRCMP) January 18, 2018
Hold & Secure has been lifted at all schools previously reported.
— School District 68 (@sd68bc) January 18, 2018
The schools affected were John Barsby Secondary, Georgia Avenue, Park Avenue, Bayview, Brechin, Pauline Haarer, Fairview and Cilaire elementary schools.
The school district reported the hold and secure around 10:40 a.m.
Hold and Secure in place for south end schools @SD68, for youth threatening self-harm, #RCMP expect to make contact with the youth shortly and assess situation
— Nanaimo RCMP (@NanaimoRCMP) January 18, 2018
John Barsby Secondary has entered a Hold & Secure – no one may enter or exit the school; normal activities resume within school.
— School District 68 (@sd68bc) January 18, 2018
As a precaution, hold & secure is in place at Georgia Ave, Park Ave, Bayview, Brechin, Pauline Haarer, Fairview and Cilaire elementary schools; normal activities resume inside the schools
— School District 68 (@sd68bc) January 18, 2018
