A search is on in Wilton for a 16-year-old white boy wearing khaki pants, grey sweatshirt, and black sneakers, possibly with a handgun, according to the SaratogaCounty Sheriff's office.
Maple Ave Middle School and Dorothy Nolan Elementary School have been placed in precautionary LockOut, due to police activity in the area unrelated to the schools.
More than one dozen sheriff's units, as well as a helicopter, are in the vicinity of Route 9/ Maple Avenue, and Northern Pines Road, to help in the search.
Update: Skidmore College and SUNY Adirondack Wilton campus have also suspended classes as a precaution.
"Skidmore College has suspended classes as a precaution. Students have been informed to go immediately to their on-campus residences and to remain there until further notice. Staff and faculty have been informed to remain in place until further notice," said Diane O'Connor, Director of Campus and Media Relations of Skidmore College.
