Traffic & Transit

Shelter-In-Place Lifted Near Tam High School In Mill Valley

Sheriff's officials had asked people within a quarter-mile of the campus in Mill Valley to shelter in place.

Police activity prompted a lockdown at Tamalpais High School and a shelter-in-place order issued around the Mill Valley campus Monday .
Police activity prompted a lockdown at Tamalpais High School and a shelter-in-place order issued around the Mill Valley campus Monday . (Patch)

MILL VALLEY, CA — Police activity prompted a lockdown at Tamalpais High School and a shelter-in-place order issued around the Mill Valley campus Monday .

The school was placed on lockdown because "criminal(s)" were in the area, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office.

Sheriff's officials asked people within a quarter-mile of the campus at 700 Miller Ave. to shelter in place.

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"Remain inside with the doors locked," officials said in an alert shortly before 3:30 p.m.

The lockdown and shelter-in-place order was lifted around 4 p.m., according to the Mill Valley Police Department.

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"All students are fine and are being released as usual," police said. "Thanks very much for your patience and cooperation."


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