Allen High School experienced a bomb threat earlier this week on Monday, September 29. According to school officials, this threat was the latest of many others.
Two notes were found in the school building indicating the impending detonation of a bomb.
This took place at 9:15 a.m., before that day had truly begun, leading to an early dismissal at 10:45 a.m., only 30-minute after.
Reinforcements were called following the student and staff dismissal to thoroughly check the building for any sign of a potential bomb. These forces were made up of Allentown’s local firefighters and police, Lehigh Valley International Airport Security, Lehigh County Sheriff’s Department, and canine’s able to smell bombs.
After conducting this search for hours, the building was cleared in the afternoon, having shown no sign of explosive material or bombs.
Similar events have happened in the schools around or near Allentown High School. Trexler Middle School had received threats as well, ending in a student being charged.
Any news on a suspect or the person responsible for the notes is yet to be found.