Charges in Online Threats

The Calgary Police Service has charged a minor for online threats against a school and the safety of the students and staff.

Just before 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, police became aware of threats made on a social media site towards a Calgary high school.

Following a complex investigation involving a number of units, a 15-year-old male student has been charged with possession of a weapon, threats and extortion. Under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the young offender cannot be named.

Anyone with information about serious threats to the safety of other people is asked to call police at 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
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