Crime & Safety

UPDATED: Bomb Threat at Newton North High School

Newton North High School received a "robo-style call bomb scare" Monday, police said.

NEWTON, MA - Newton North High School received a ”phoned in” bomb threat Monday, according to reports.

Students were reportedly sheltering in place as of about 1:30 p.m., reports said. The shelter in place was lifted and regular school activities had resumed by 2 p.m.,Β police said.

Nothing suspicious was found in the school, according to police.

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Bomb threats were also reported at Arlington High School, Boston College High School, East Boston High School and several other schools in the region.

This is a developing story, keep checking back for more details as they become available.

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