Police say no devices were found, but Glenkirk Elementary School was evacuated.
GAINESVILLE, Va. — Police in Prince William County are investigating a report of a bomb threat at an elementary school in Gainesville, Virginia. According to police, students at Glenkirk Elementary evacuated Wednesday morning.
Prince William County Police were called to the scene on Sedge Wren Drive for an alleged bomb threat just before 10 a.m. Police said no device is expected at the school, but the building was evacuated as a precaution.
A Prince William County Schools spokesperson said students were transported to Marsteller Middle School to safely continue their day. Parents or guardians are allowed to pick up their student at the middle school, but should have proper identification ready.
The investigation into the possible threat continues. Additional details were not immediately available.
Incident: Reports of Bomb Threat | Gainesville; #PWCPD is on scene at Glenkirk Elementary School located on Sedge Wren Dr for the REPORT of an Alleged bomb threat at the school. No device is suspected at the school & the building is being evacuated. Please follow police direction pic.twitter.com/nBOvqHFa4W
— Prince William County Police Department (@PWCPolice) June 14, 2023