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Seattle police respond to multiple high schools for hoax ‘robo calls’

Feb 24, 2016, 3:25 PM | Updated: 3:50 pm

Seattle Public Schools dismissed its students after it was hit with a series of “hoax robocal...

Seattle Public Schools dismissed its students after it was hit with a series of "hoax robocalls." (Richard D. Oxley)

(Richard D. Oxley)

Seattle Public Schools dismissed students early Wednesday after a series of “hoax robocalls.”

Students at Ballard High School, Garfield High School, Roosevelt High School, Nathan Hale High School and Ingraham High School were dismissed, however, afterschool activities are continuing as planned.

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Seattle Public Schools reports that all the schools were already released for the day except Nathan Hale, which dismissed at its normal time. Seattle police responded to each school and officers continue to investigate the calls.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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Seattle police respond to multiple high schools for hoax ‘robo calls’