Frpm the Huntley Police Department:

Bomb Threat

On May 16, 2019 at approximately 12:00 PM, the Huntley Police Department School Resource Officer was made aware that a 15-year-old Huntley High School student had made a comment that he made bombs at home and wanted to bring them to school.

The student was identified and was met with in the school office, where an interview was conducted.

The student indicated that he had made the comment, but that he did not have any intention on acting on the comment.

The student and his belongings were searched, and no items of a dangerous nature were discovered.

Based upon this search there was determined to be no threat to the school environment.

Immediate notification regarding the bomb threat was provided by Huntley Police Department officials to the Lake in the Hills Police Department due to the student residing in the Village of Lake in the Hills.

An immediate investigation was launched at the 2900 Block of Hillsboro Lane in Lake in the Hills.

As a precautionary safety measure, residents were requested to avoid the area, and nearby homes were evacuated

At approximately 2:50 pm, a Nixle alert message was sent and advised the areas of Albrecht, Hillsboro, Brisbane, Melbourne, Crofton, Muirfield and Briarcliff were inaccessible due to the ongoing investigation.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad responded to the scene, and an ILEAS call out was requested for additional assistance.

The residence was searched with the assistance of the Kane County Sheriff’s Bomb Unit, and no materials of dangerous concern were located.

Upon clearing the scene at approximately 4 pm, all surrounding roadways re-opened.

The Lake in the Hills Police Department appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents during the evacuation period and road closures.

The incident is being reviewed for further action on behalf of the Huntley Community School District 158 and law enforcement agencies.