On Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, Sandwich Secondary School Officials notified the LaSalle Police Service that they had discovered some concerning graffiti with regards to a threat to burn down the school that was written on a bathroom stall in one of their student washrooms.

There was an increased police presence at the school today while they worked with school officials and reviewed video surveillance. Their main objective was to ensure everyone’s safety and to identify the person responsible. Police wish to inform the public that they don’t believe that there is any continued threat to public safety.

Police are asking the public, staff, or students to come forward with any information regarding this investigation. Anonymous tips can be made to Crime Stoppers at www.catchcrooks.com or by calling 519 258-8477.