PWCS: Gar-Field High 'Secured' Following Robbery at Mall

Update: Jan. 13 at 12:45 p.m.: "Secure-the-building" mode has been lifted at GFHS.

Original post:

Prince William County Schools said Gar-Field High School was placed in "secure-the-building" mode on Friday following a robbery at Potomac Mills.

The school was placed in the mode per the request of the Prince William County Police department. 

"This action is precautionary and staff and students are safe. When the Police Department gives the “all clear” for the school, an announcement will be made," reads a post on the school system's Facebook page. 

We'll post more details about the robbery when we get them.