Traverse City, Michigan – A man allegedly broke into an Old Mission school with a hammer Thursday morning, prompting a lockdown and multi-agency response.
According to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 9:36 a.m. to the Old Mission School after reports that a man had entered the building while school was in session and caused damage while breaking in. Authorities said the suspect was armed with a hammer at the time of the intrusion.
The school was immediately placed on lockdown, and emergency response plans were activated to keep students and staff safe. Deputies located the man and took him into custody at approximately 9:43 a.m., about seven minutes after the initial call.
The suspect was identified as a 41-year-old Traverse City man. He was lodged at the Grand Traverse County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office. No injuries were reported.
Michigan State Police, Traverse City Police, and Peninsula Township Fire and EMS assisted at the scene. The Grand Traverse County Emergency Manager also provided information to area residents as the situation unfolded.
After the suspect was taken into custody, students were released to their parents. School officials closed Old Mission School for the remainder of the day.
The Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau is continuing to investigate the incident with assistance from Michigan State Police. Officials have not yet released information on potential charges or a motive.
The incident caused short-term disruption for families and commuters in the Old Mission Peninsula area as emergency vehicles responded and parents arrived for student pickup.
Authorities said additional details will be released as the investigation continues.
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