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Police to beef up presence at Saucon Valley schools after reported bomb threat

Saucon Valley Middle School
Donna S. Fisher
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For LehighValleyNews.com
Saucon Valley Middle School

UPDATE: Saucon Valley schools closed again Thursday after 2nd threat

LOWER SAUCON TWP., Pa. — Police plan to beef up presence at the Saucon Valley school campus for the rest of the week after finding no evidence to substantiate a bomb threat Wednesday.

“Police are continuing their investigation to locate the source of the threat and will have an increased presence at the school campus for the remainder of the week,” the release states.

Authorities report they were contacted Tuesday regarding the threat, which was directed at the Saucon Valley School District.

“Police are continuing their investigation to locate the source of the threat and will have an increased presence at the school campus for the remainder of the week."
Lower Saucon Police Department

The police department supported the district’s decision to close the campus Wednesday, according to the release.

No other information is being shared at this time, as police investigate the matter alongside school leaders “to ensure the safety of the students and staff of Saucon Valley School District.”

The police department has requested any new information to be submitted through its Crimewatch Tipline at lowersauconpolice.org or by calling the department at 610-317-6110.