LEWISTON, MAINE — A shelter-in-place order has been lifted after police received reports that an armed person was spotted in the town.
At 6:12 p.m., Bates College posted on its “emergency management” website that the order was lifted after police confirmed that there was no “explicit” threat to their campus.
“Lewiston Police officers have performed a thorough search of the area, and there is no indication the individual of interest is in close proximity to Bates,” the college wrote. “While we are lifting the shelter in place, as ever, be aware of your surroundings and call 911 if you see someone matching the description of the individual.”
Just after 4:30 p.m., Lewiston police say the person was spotted near College Street and ask residents in the area to “use caution.”
The person was described as a white man in his mid-30s, wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants, with a prominent neck/facial tattoo.
Schools and hospitals were also under lockdown procedures.
Bates College had also issued a shelter-in-place order for its campus.
No other details were available at this time.
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