11:45 a.m.
Classes are back to normal and everyone is safe after a lockdown was lifted at Terry Fox Secondary this morning (April 6)
Local Mounties say two youths are believed to be the source of a threat called to the detachment from the Port Coquitlam high school (1260 Riverwood Gate) around 8:30 a.m.
The incident resulted in a precautionary lockdown, ultimately downgraded to a hold-and-secure, originally advised by front-line officers that attended Terry Fox to investigate.
Spokesperson Cpl. Alexa Hodgins explained there's no continued threat to the school or the public.
"We take any threat to a school very seriously and will act accordingly," she added in a release.
"As this report was received shortly before the beginning of the school day, it caused some concern as parents and students began arriving at the school with a heavy police presence."
School District 43 (SD43) confirmed the situation was quickly resolved and that all students and staff are safe.
"As always, the quick response by school staff and the response of the RCMP was appreciated. Students and staff should be commended for their calmness and cooperation."
RCMP are now seeking the public's help for more details about the phoned-in threat and have created a file on the incident.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file-number 2023-8878.
9:50 a.m.
A "phoned-in threat" to Terry Fox Secondary this morning (April 6) that led to a lockdown has been resolved.
In a statement, School District 43 (SD43) explained the Port Coquitlam institution (1260 Riverwood Gate) is set to be downgraded to a hold-and-secure a couple of hours after the procedure took effect at around 8:30 a.m.
SD43 said all students and staff are safe.
It noted RCMP advised the school to lock its exterior doors as a precautionary measure while officers investigated.
"Students who had not yet entered the school will be allowed in during this time. The RCMP attended the school, and the situation was resolved as quickly as possible," the Coquitlam district authority added.
"As always, the quick response by school staff and the response of the RCMP was appreciated. Students and staff should be commended for their calmness and cooperation."
9:15 a.m.
Mounties confirm with the Tri-City News that Terry Fox Secondary is on lockdown.
An "unfolding" police incident has closed the Port Coquitlam high school as a precaution, according to spokesperson Cpl. Alexa Hodgins.
She adds front-line officers are currently on scene — located at 1260 Riverwood Gate — looking to resolve the situation.
It's not yet known for what reason Terry Fox Secondary went into a lockdown procedure.
