(Henrico County, VA.) - The Henrico County Police Division has received reports of unsettling tips circulating on various social media platforms, including threatening statements and photos. The tips have referred to area schools in our region. Henrico Police and Henrico County Public Schools are collaborating and working together to ensure a safe learning environment. Henrico Police has increased police presence at the affected schools.
"As with any threat, each must be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. Henrico Police is committed to working alongside our school Division to maintain a safe learning environment. Take a moment to speak with your children about the severity of making such threats and the associated consequences," says Lieutenant Matt Pecka.
If you or your child have any information about these threats or any other crime, please get in touch with Henrico Police at (804) 501-5000 or submit anonymous tips by calling Crime Stoppers (804) 780-1000 or on your smartphone at p3tips.com.
