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Franklin Lakes Teen Calls in Bomb Scare to Glen Rock Public Schools

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Glen Rock NJ,  on March 22nd  at 8:55 AM,  the Director of Security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported that a voicemail message was left on a phone extension the prior evening claiming that there was a bomb within a school but did not specify a specific school. The message, which appeared to be from a child, was more than 12 hours old when discovered, and staff had observed nothing suspicious at any of the Borough’s schools. At no time was there any evidence to support the idea that any school facility could have been compromised.

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Second Catalytic Converter Swiped in Glen Rock in a Matter of Days

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Glen Rock NJ, on Tuesday November 30th at 1:21 PM , the Director of Security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported that a catalytic converter had been stolen from a truck belonging to the school district’s Buildings and Grounds Department which was parked behind the Glen Rock High School over the Thanksgiving break.  A review of video surveillance found that the theft occurred on November 25th at 6:40 PM.  The video captured images of two unknown individuals driving up behind the school, one subject used a battery powered saw went under the truck, and quickly cut and removed the catalytic converter from the vehicle.  The video images were not clear enough to record a license plate number.

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“Swastika” Discovered in Glen Rock Middle School Bathroom

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Glen Rock NJ, the director of security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported graffiti in the form of a swastika which was discovered in a boy’s bathroom at the Glen Rock Middle School. School officials were unable to provide a time frame in which this may have occurred. There are no known witnesses nor was any other evidence recovered at the scene. This matter has been classified as a bias incident and was reviewed by the Detective Bureau.

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Racist Graffiti Discovered at Glen Rock High School

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Glen Rock NJ, on October 21st, at 8:42 a.m.  the Director of Security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported finding racist graffiti on the wall of a bathroom at the Glen Rock High School. School officials were alerted to the graffiti after receiving an e-mail from a parent. The Security Director was immediately notified, searched for and located the graffiti in question. The bathroom is for male students and is located on the first-floor science wing, which is used by both middle and high school students. It is unknown when this occurred, and no evidence was recovered. Maintenance personnel were assigned to remove the graffiti.

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For the 2nd Week in a Row Glen Rock Public Schools are hit by Vandalism

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Glen Rock NJ, on June 11th the Glen Rock Police reported at 9:25 a.m. – The director of security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported that a window at the rear of Hamilton School was broken sometime overnight. The actor appeared to have used a loose paver which had been left in the area. Video surveillance footage is being reviewed in an effort to identify any suspects.

On June 17th , 9:07 a.m. – The director of security for the Glen Rock Public Schools reported that a window in an east side entrance door at Coleman School was found to be damaged. The window frame remained intact and no other damages were found around the school. Video surveillance footage is being reviewed by the school’s security staff.