(Orillia, ON) – On Thursday November 3rd, 2016 at approximately 3:35 p.m., the Orillia OPP responded to a report of a weapons call in the area of Park Street in the City of Orillia.
Police received information from a school bus driver. A male person was observed walking on the sidewalk, carrying what was believed to be, a long gun.
Several officers immediately responded and as a precaution, a “Hold and Secure” of two schools in the area was initiated, Samuel De Champlain and the Orillia Secondary School.
Both schools were thoroughly searched, as well as the nearby vicinity.
The process lasted approximately one hour. When each school was deemed safe, the Hold and Secure was lifted.
No one fitting the description was located. Police are continuing their investigation.
The Orillia OPP would like to thank the school administration, staff, students and parents for their patience, understanding and co-operation during this difficult time.
Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).