Santa Cruz Police investigating threat at middle school

A message on a bathroom stall has led to an investigation by the Santa Cruz Police Department.

Officials say on Tuesday, a custodian at Mission Hill Middle School discovered a handwritten message on a bathroom stall containing a threat of violence.

To protect the integrity of the investigation; the department says the contents of the message will not be released.

Santa Cruz Police worked to assess the threat by conducting interviews and searches when possible. Investigators do not believe this threat to be credible and the threat is isolated to Mission Hill.

For added safety, the Santa Cruz Police Department will have extra officers on various campuses tomorrow, including Mission Hill.

Officials ask that parents reassure students they are safe.

The Santa Cruz Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 831- 420-5820. Tips can also be left through the means listed below.