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Police lockdown Montebello High School, find no credible threat

Students evacuated from Montebello High School following undisclosed threat
Students evacuated from Montebello High School following undisclosed threat 00:49

A potential threat to Montebello High School prompted a lockdown and evacuation of students Thursday afternoon. 

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Montebello High School students being escorted by officers. CBSLA

Montebello Police officers were sent to the high school located at 2100 W. Cleveland Avenue after learning of the undisclosed threat, as the school was placed on lockdown. 

Security teams planned a sweep of the school grounds to assess the situation, as students were escorted out by authorities. 

After sweeping through the school, police determined there was no credible threat 

Authorities have no information on the person who made the call. 

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