On Sunday September 25, 2016 just shortly after 9:00pm, Hamilton Police responded to McMaster University, located at 1280 Main Street West and Mohawk College, located at 135 Fennell Avenue West, after receiving reports of potential threats to students and staff on both campuses.
Police responded to the mentioned areas and immediately began working in partnership with campus security teams to ensure the safety of all students and staff members throughout the investigation.
An increased Police presence was maintained on campus. It was quickly determined that the threats indicated by the anonymous reporter were deemed to be unsubstantiated. No evidence of any real threats to public safety was identified on either campus.
Hamilton Police would like to thank the staff and students for their patience while the investigation was underway.
The investigation into this incident is now ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police. Anyone with information who may wish to remain anonymous is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips and information online at http://crimestoppershamilton.com
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