'Young Child' Makes Threat Toward Tewksbury School: Police

TEWKSBURY, MA — Police responded to a threat made at a Tewksbury school.

Police said they believed the threat was not credible but were taking precautions.

Police wrote the following in a Facebook post:

Late this afternoon, the after-school program at The Center School, known as AlphaBest, reported hearing unexpected chatter over the AlphaBest walkie-talkie frequency. The chatter included threats made toward the school by a young child.

While we do not believe these threats to be credible, we are taking all necessary precautions, including a thorough sweep of the school and campus.

This matter remains under investigation, and there will be an increased police presence at the school tomorrow as a precaution.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Tewksbury Police Department. -TPD121