Youths identified and located after threat against West Nipissing school

The OPP says two young people have been identified and located following a reported bomb threat at an elementary school in West Nipissing. 

At about 3 pm on Monday, Ontario Provincial Police with the Nipissing West Detachment say they received information about a threat made from an anonymous source.  

They say the majority of students had already left for the day, but the school was evacuated and temporarily closed while police conducted the initial investigation. 

A complete search resulted in no explosive devices or threats being located. 

The OPP says the two youths, who cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, were dealt with through community support programs.  

Police also say they aren’t identifying the school to protect the identities of the young people involved. 

Richard Coffin
Richard Coffin
Richard Coffin has been a reporter and news anchor on the radio in North Bay for over 25 years. From premiers to people in the neighbourhood, he enjoys connecting with newsmakers and writing stories that matter to area listeners on a variety of topics including healthcare, education, politics, sports and more.

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