Bomb threat prompts lockdown at private girls Catholic school in La Cañada Flintridge: Authorities

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, Calif. (KABC) -- A telephonic bomb threat prompted a lockdown at a private girls Catholic school in La Cañada Flintridge on Wednesday morning, according to authorities.

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Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy staff reported the threat at about 11:19 a.m., according to the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station. School officials placed the campus on lockdown as a precaution while deputies responded to investigate.

The threat was made by phone, and there was no active shooter situation, according to the watch commander at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station.

Authorities said no suspects had been identified as of Wednesday afternoon. No acts of violence were reported, and there were no reports of injuries.

The incident also prompted nearby schools to take precautionary measures.

In a message sent to parents, Flintridge Preparatory School said it had moved to a Level 2 secure campus status.

"There is no immediate threat to our campus or community, but the perimeter of campus has been secured and all community members are to remain indoors until directed by an All Clear," the message stated.

Deputies remained at the scene as the investigation continued.

Further details were not immediately available.

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