Schools locked down as police look for cyclist

Summary

Lynn Hightower, Boise Police spokesperson, said that at about 11 a.m., a motorist on Milwaukee Avenue called police and told them they saw a cyclist that may have had a gun.

Story Created: Nov 4, 2009 at 3:06 PM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 4, 2009 at 3:06 PM MDT

Schools locked down as police look for cyclist
BOISE - Two Treasure Valley schools were in lockdown mode for a short time Wednesday morning.

Lynn Hightower, Boise Police spokesperson, said that at about 11 a.m., a motorist on Milwaukee Avenue called police and told them they saw a cyclist that may have had a gun.

As a precaution, Capital High and Valley View Elementary were placed on lockdown. Fifteen officers responded and searched the area, but were unable to locate a cyclist with a gun.

By 11:20 a.m., the schools were back open. Officers are still combing the area.

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