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Arson/ Explosives Detail Conducts Search of Malibu Area Schools After Bomb Threat

Incident Began May 3, 2012, 11:07 AM

Deputies responded to Malibu High School this morning regarding a bomb threat call. An unidentified male caller stated there was a bomb located at the high school.

As a precaution, Malibu High and two adjacent schools were also placed on lockdown until Malibu High School could be thoroughly
searched. Sheriff’s Department Arson/ Explosives detail responded aided by Explosion Detecting K-9 dogs and searched the entire campus along with Aero Bureau and Malibu/Lost Hills Deputies

There were no explosive devices and no suspects were located at this time.

Further investigation will be conducted by the Malibu/Lost Hills Detective Bureau.

At 1330 hours, parents were permitted to pick up their children from the campus.

There is no further information at this time.

Authored by: Sergeant Fray Lupian
Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station
27050 Agoura Road, Calabasas CA 90302
818 878-1808

Forwarded by: Deputy Benjamin Grubb
Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau Newsroom
4700 Ramona Blvd
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Office: (323) 267-4800 Fax: (323) 267-6690