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Lakeland High School in Suffolk evacuated after bomb threat

​The all-clear was given at 11:14 and everyone was allowed back inside. School activities have resumed as normal.

SUFFOLK, Va. — Class has resumed at Lakeland High School in Suffolk after the building was evacuated Monday morning following a bomb threat.

Suffolk Emergency Communications was alerted to the threat at 10:14 a.m. The school was evacuated and the Suffolk Fire Marshal's Office conducted a sweep of the premises, with help from Suffolk Police.

The all-clear was given at 11:14 and everyone was allowed back inside. School activities have resumed as normal.

Extra police will remain on hand for the remainder of the day as a precaution.

Police say the incident remains under investigation at this time. Anyone with information that may help detectives can call the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887 or submit a tip online using P3 Tips.

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