UPDATE at 11 AM on Monday – Cobourg Police Service (CPS) has cleared the scene at St. Mary Catholic
Secondary School in Cobourg.
Police believe this incident to be an instance of swatting. CPS takes all reports of threats or potential dangers to
community safety seriously and responds accordingly to ensure everyone’s safety.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police or report
anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
Swatting is a criminal act where false or misleading information is provided to police to prompt an
emergency response, often to someone’s home, business, or school. These calls divert critical police and
emergency resources and place officers and community members at unnecessary risk. Anyone found
responsible for swatting incidents can face serious criminal charges.
ORIGINAL STORY – Members of the Cobourg Police Service are currently on scene (Monday morning) at St. Mary Catholic
Secondary School in Cobourg, conducting an active investigation following a report of threats.
At about 10:00 a.m., police responded to the school after receiving a report of threats. The school was placed on hold
and secured as police conducted the investigation. Police have determined there are no immediate threats to the
school at this time. As part of the investigation, a search of the building was conducted and nothing suspicious was
located. No physical injuries have been reported.
The investigation is ongoing, and the school will remain on hold and secure until further notice. Members of the public
are asked to avoid the area.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
