OGDEN, Utah — No explosives were found following an extensive search at Ben Lomond High School after a bomb threat Thursday morning. The case remains under investigation.
Ogden police say they responded to Ben Lomond High School for a reported bomb threat. Police say all students are safe and accounted for, but who called in the threat isn't known currently and is under investigation.
"We are investigating this not as a hoax but as an actual school security threat," stated Ogden Police Captain Tim Scott.
FULL BRIEFING: Ogden officials discuss bomb threat at local high school
The Ogden Police Department says the threat was called in to 9-1-1 dispatchers at 8:39 a.m. Thursday morning. They say that the Ogden Fire Department and Ogden School District worked in coordination to respond.
"This is beyond the scope of a hoax," Scott added.
Students and staff in the school were cleared from the school and School Resource Officers and first responders were on scene to take precautions to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the surrounding community.
Police cleared the building with K-9 officers and drones. Officials ask that the public stay away from the area while they continue their investigation.
"There is investigative information that we have that tells us this was not a hoax. We actually did have an active threat at the school," Scott explained.
Some other schools in Ogden had to be placed on lockdown due to the threat. FOX 13 News is working to confirm which schools were impacted.
FOX 13 News has reached out to officials and will update this article when we learn more.
