UPDATE @ 6 PM FRIDAY:
OLEAN, NY (WNY News Now) – A lockdown was issued at SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County Campus following a report of a man with a weapon on Friday.
The college issued an emergency alert around 1:30 p.m. warning those at the Olean campus, located at 260 North Union Street, to shelter in place.
“Lockdown on Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County Campus in all buildings due to man potentially with a weapon,” the statement read. “Run, hide, fight. Run from the threat. Hide out of view. Fight to protect yourself if an intruder enters your area.”
Since then, Olean Police released more information on the suspect, saying that a male was spotted with what is believed to be a taser.
“The Campus has been searched by Police assisted by the Cattaraugus County Sheriffs Dept. and New York State Police,” said the department. “No one was injured and we are currently in the early stages of the Investigation.”
Following the search, police said the man was not located on the campus.
If anyone recognizes the male in the above photo, they are asked to contact the Olean Police Department at 716-376-5677 or the Criminal Investigation Unit at 716-376-5673.
ORIGINAL @ 1:45 PM:
OLEAN, NY (WNY News Now) – A lockdown has been issued at SUNY Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County Campus following a report of a man with a weapon.
The college issued an emergency alert around 1:30 p.m. Friday warning those at the Olean campus, located at 260 North Union Street, to shelter in place.
“Lockdown on Jamestown Community College’s Cattaraugus County Campus in all buildings due to man potentially with a weapon,” the statement read. “Run, hide, fight. Run from the threat. Hide out of view. Fight to protect yourself if an intruder enters your area.”
Officials say to wait for additional orders from authorities.
Updates will be posted online at sunyjcc.edu/emergency.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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