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Crete, IL Police Respond to School Threat Ahead of Tuesday Oct 13 Classes
Crete, IL — Police in Crete are investigating a school related threat circulating on social media Monday evening, October 12, prompting concern among parents ahead of Tuesday's classes.
By Sophie Caldwell · 2026-10-13T02:40:54.672Z
Crete, IL — Police in Crete are investigating a school related threat circulating on social media Monday evening, October 12, prompting concern among parents ahead of Tuesday's classes.
According to a public statement posted by Cpd Pieritz, the police department is aware of the online threat and is actively investigating the matter while coordinating with school administrators.
The statement emphasized that authorities take threats involving schools seriously, even when their credibility has not been established.
Police indicated they have been in direct communication with school administration and that a school safety plan is being developed in response to the situation.
“At this time, we have no information that this is a credible threat,” Pieritz wrote, adding that authorities must act out of an abundance of caution.
The concern appears connected to social media messages referencing Crete and Tuesday morning. Screenshots circulating online show alarming comments made during a livestream chat, raising questions among parents about student safety.
One parent publicly shared the screenshots, expressing uncertainty about the threat's credibility and stating that their child would not attend school Tuesday.
Other community members responded with concern and appreciation for the police department's investigation.
Officials have not publicly confirmed the identity of the person responsible for the online comments, whether the messages originated locally or whether any arrests have been made.
The screenshots reference Crete, but the available police statement does not independently identify a specific school as the intended target.
As of the statement, authorities had not announced that the threat was credible.
Parents and students should monitor official school district and police communications for any changes to Tuesday's schedule or additional safety measures.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as authorities assess the circumstances surrounding the online posts.