Brampton Schools Under Hold and Secure as Police Search for Possible Armed Suspect

Published May 26, 2017 at 1:57 pm

Five Brampton schools are under hold and secure on Friday morning as Peel police search for a man who’s potentially armed.

Five Brampton schools are under hold and secure on Friday morning as Peel police search for a man who’s potentially armed.

Officers are responding to a call near Sandalwood Pkwy. and Conestoga Dr. around 9:50 a.m. for a man who may have a weapon.

But a weapon wasn’t seen, say police.

Schools affected include Heart Lake, Conestoga P.S., Terry Fox P.S., St. Leonard, and Notre Dame.

The hold and secure is a precautionary measure.

Avoid the area.

UPDATE: The hold and secure has been lifted.

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