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West Valley high schools canceled Thursday after reported threats, Buckeye police say

Buckeye police have determined these threats are an apparent hoax with similar incidents being reported in other states
West Valley high schools canceled Thursday after reported threats, Buckeye police say
Police discuss bomb threats at West Valley high schools Thursday
Canyon View bomb threat
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BUCKEYE, AZ — An "all clear" has been given at multiple West Valley schools after reported bomb threats Thursday morning.

Buckeye Police Department said Thursday morning that a bomb threat was first reported at Canyon View High School.

A voicemail was reportedly left on a staff phone, referencing the presence of bombs on the school campus, which is located near Perryville and Bethany Home roads.

Students and staff were evacuated, and the Canyon View campus was cleared with no threat located, police said.

Class was ultimately canceled for the day at Canyon View.

Verrado High School

Later, police received reports of threats at other schools, Verrado High School, Verrado Elementary and Middle School (which share a campus) and Festival Foothills Elementary School.

Following an investigation and search of the schools, police gave an "all clear" and deemed no threat. Buckeye police have determined these threats are an apparent hoax with similar incidents being reported in other states

Parents and family of students at the impacted schools are asked to refer to communications from their "Remind" message system for updated information.

Investigators expect to receive more reports of bomb threats as other schools return from spring break. At this time, no suspect has been identified, and no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.