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Mysterious threat closes high schools in Kirkland, Redmond

Feb 3, 2016, 4:24 PM | Updated: Feb 4, 2016, 3:45 pm

This message was found written in a girls bathroom at Juanita High School on Feb. 2. (Kirkland Poli...

This message was found written in a girls bathroom at Juanita High School on Feb. 2. (Kirkland Police Department)

(Kirkland Police Department)

Following a mysterious threat left in a bathroom, Juanita High School will be closed Friday, Feb. 5.

Redmond High School is also closing down.

Kirkland police planned to provide extra patrols at a Juanita High School after a threat was written in a girls bathroom.

Related: Disturbing hazing at Juanita High School

A message was written on a dispenser in the bathroom. It was discovered on Feb. 2. Police say it is unknown if the message is directed at one or more people, or when the message was written.

The message is being considered a threat by police and targets Feb. 5. Local police are increasing officer presence around the high school over the next few days.

Don’t come to school on 2/5 if you like your life. I’m sorry F

Anyone with information about the threat is asked to call the Kirkland Police Department at 425-587-3402 or email mmurray@kirklandwa.gov.

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