Police Activity In Howell Causes Temporary School Lockdown

HOWELL, NJ — Police activity was reported in the area of Candlewood at about 4 p.m. for a shoplifting suspect, police said.

Schools in the area were placed on a temporary lockdown as a precaution only, police said.

The suspect abandoned a vehicle in the area, police said.

There is no danger to the public at this time, police said in the 4 p.m. Facebook post.

No other information was available, but Patch will update the story as information comes in.