All-clear at Maricopa High School after bomb threat prompts evacuations

MARICOPA, Ariz. - An all-clear has been given at Maricopa High School after police investigated a reported bomb threat. 

Police say someone called the school just before 7 a.m. on Aug. 21 saying that there were several bombs on campus. All students and staff were evacuated to the football field.

Officers responded to the school and searched the campus.

"Finding no evidence to support the claims made in the initial threat, MPD gave an all-clear, allowing students to return to classes," Maricopa Police said.

No further details were released.

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