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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

Nov 1, 2023, 12:32 AM

Updated 400 days ago

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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.