A shelter-in-place was issued for a Waterbury school Thursday afternoon after reports of a clown nearby.
Officials from Waterbury Public Schools said a group of fourth graders at Carrington Elementary School reported seeing a clown nearby at 12:15 p.m., while they were at recess.
Teachers brought students into the building for a shelter in place and Waterbury Police searched the area, but didn’t see anyone dressed as a clown.
The shelter in place was lifted at 1 p.m.