Glencoe School Locked Down During Arrest Of 5 Kids In Stolen Car: Cops

GLENCOE, IL — Glencoe School District 35 officials initiated a temporary lockdown Friday as officers from the Glencoe Department of Public Safety arrested five children outside while school was in session, authorities said.

Shortly before 1 p.m., officers carried out the arrest in the 600 block of Greenwood Avenue. Police believe the car was stolen from Waukegan earlier this week before the juvenile suspects drove it to Glencoe, according to a statement from department officials.

Authorities said District 35 initiated the lockdown according to a pre-established safety protocol with public safety department.

"Public Safety immediately determined there was no threat to the school or surrounding area, and Central School resumed normal activity after the scene was secured," officials said.

"Public Safety Officers and District 35 administrative staff were in constant communication throughout the incident, initiating pre-established protocols to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty and neighbors."

Police said no further information was available because the suspects are all children and the incident remains under investigation.