Alert
1:40PM UPDATE: Novato High Campus Secure and Student Pickup Location
Novato Police Officers have completed the search of the Novato High campus. The school is secure, and a pickup location has been established for student release. Novato Police Officers will continue to investigate this incident and may be visible in the surrounding area.
Novato Police Officers are continuing to search campus and surrounding area for individuals involved in a robbery. A perimeter has been established. NPD is working closely with Novato Unified School District in ensuring student safety. Continue to avoid the area while the campus is lockdown and search continues.
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12:30PM UPDATE: Novato High Campus Search Continues.
Novato Police Officers are continuing to search the campus and surrounding area for individuals involved in a robbery. A perimeter has been established. NPD is working closely with Novato Unified School District in ensuring student safety. Officers are using a Police Canine and a drone. Continue to avoid the area while the campus is lockdown and the search continues.
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12:15PM UPDATE:
Novato Police is securing the Novato High campus and ensuring the safety of staff and students on site. Community members may also see police activity on surrounding streets. Please avoid the area until futher notice. Updates will be provided.
Only call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
ORGINAL MESSAGE:
Novato High school lockdown due to robbery near school. NPD Officers actively investigating and coordinating with Novato Unified School District staff members. Avoid the area until further notice. Updates will be provided as the incident progresses.
Only call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
1:40PM UPDATE: Novato High Campus Secure and Student Pickup Location 
Novato Police Officers have completed the search of the Novato High campus. The school is secure, and a pickup location has been established for student release. Novato Police Officers will continue to investigate this incident and may be visible in the surrounding area.
Student Pick Up Location: NHS Main Parking Lot
NPD continues to work closely with Novato Unified School District staff to ensure student safety.
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1:00PM UPDATE: Novato High School Lockdown Ongoing. Campus Search Continues. Avoid the Area.
Novato Police Officers are continuing to search campus and surrounding area for individuals involved in a robbery. A perimeter has been established. NPD is working closely with Novato Unified School District in ensuring student safety. Continue to avoid the area while the campus is lockdown and search continues.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
12:30PM UPDATE: Novato High Campus Search Continues.
Novato Police Officers are continuing to search the campus and surrounding area for individuals involved in a robbery. A perimeter has been established. NPD is working closely with Novato Unified School District in ensuring student safety. Officers are using a Police Canine and a drone. Continue to avoid the area while the campus is lockdown and the search continues.
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12:15PM UPDATE:
Novato Police is securing the Novato High campus and ensuring the safety of staff and students on site. Community members may also see police activity on surrounding streets. Please avoid the area until futher notice. Updates will be provided.
Only call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
ORGINAL MESSAGE:
Novato High school lockdown due to robbery near school. NPD Officers actively investigating and coordinating with Novato Unified School District staff members. Avoid the area until further notice. Updates will be provided as the incident progresses.
Only call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
Instructions:
Student Pick Up Location: NHS Main Parking Lot
Address/Location
Novato Police, CA
909 Machin Ave
Novato, CA 94945
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 415-897-4361
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP NOVATO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- General emergency and public safety
- Event:
- Campus Lockdown