DENNIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) — Residents of South Seaville, Clermont and other parts of Dennis Township in Cape May County were told to keep their children indoors as New Jersey State Police searched the area Tuesday morning.
Classes have been canceled in the Dennis Township School District, the district announced. Cape May County issued an alert asking Dennis Township residents to stay indoors.
It was not immediately clear what prompted the investigation, but Chopper 3 saw a large police presence along Kings Highway, a small local road not far from Route 9.
Earlier that morning, the school district posted a message on social media that school buses were not running.
“Due to the danger in the area, please keep your children indoors until further notice. Buses are NOT running. Please keep your children indoors until further notice,” the district said around 7:30 a.m.
The Dennis Township government reported in a Facebook post that New Jersey State Police are deploying a helicopter and K-9 units to assist in an investigation in the South Seaville area.
“Be vigilant and keep yourself and your property safe,” the message said. “If you see anything suspicious, call 911.”
We have contacted state police and school and city officials for more information.
Residents of nearby communities such as Middle Township were advised to remain vigilant, but they are not in danger, Middle Township police said.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
