A shelter-in-place alert was issued Wednesday afternoon in Hillsborough.The alert was issued at about 4:40 p.m., centered on the area of 81 Preston St. near Henniker Street.A Hillsborough County sheriff deputy could be seen directing traffic away from the area. New Hampshire State Police said troopers were assisting the Hillsborough Police Department.No other details have been released.This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as more information comes in.

HILLSBOROUGH, N.H. —

A shelter-in-place alert was issued Wednesday afternoon in Hillsborough.

The alert was issued at about 4:40 p.m., centered on the area of 81 Preston St. near Henniker Street.

A Hillsborough County sheriff deputy could be seen directing traffic away from the area. New Hampshire State Police said troopers were assisting the Hillsborough Police Department.

No other details have been released.

This is a breaking news story. It will be updated as more information comes in.