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Police: Reports of suspicious person outside of Burlington County school prompts evacuation

Police say the man was arrested and a K-9 officer then detected potential explosive material in his van.

Matt Trapani

Oct 31, 2023, 8:32 PM

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A Burlington County school was back open on Tuesday after a suspicious man caused a bomb scare.

Police say that the man, identified as 34-year-old Gregory Nicholas, tried to enter the Burlington County Institute of Technology.

Nicholas was arrested and a K-9 officer then detected potential explosive material in his van.

Students at the school had to be evacuated as a precaution.

The school and van have since been cleared of any threats.

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