Police investigate source of bomb threat that led to evacuation at Reading High School, district says | Reading Area

READING, Pa. — Authorities are investigating after a bomb threat prompted an evacuation at Reading High School on Tuesday.

The Reading School District said the school was evacuated shortly before 3:30 p.m.

The Reading Police Department conducted a K-9 search of the building and surrounding areas, the district said.

Police cleared the scene after the threat proved unfounded, the district said.

The police will continue to investigate the source of the threat, the district said.

“While this threat was likely a hoax, we understand the anxiety a situation like this can cause for our families, students, staff and community,” the district said.

The district said a crisis team will be available Wednesday for all students and that its priority is the safety and well-being of students and staff.

The district encouraged students, staff, parents and community members to share information about incidents or safety concerns via the Safe2Say Tip Line.