RCPD says Green Valley Elementary secured after a nearby robbery attempt

UPDATE: 2:54 P.M. ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke County Police Department (RCPD) has provided details into the incident that led to a police presence near the Green Valley Elementary School.

According to RCPD, officers responded at 12:15 p.m. to the 3100 of Honeywood Lane for an attempted armed robbery. The police department alerted nearby Green Valley Elementary School about the situation and officers were on the scene doing security checks, as precautions.

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Police are currently investigating the alleged robbery and believe it is an isolated situation with no threat to the public.

WFXR News will update this story as further information is released.

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UPDATE: 1:55 P.M. ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke County Public Schools says the situation has been cleared and Green Valley Elementary School is resuming normal operations.

WFXR News is still working to learn what led to the police presence in the area. We will update this story as we learn more.

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ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) — The Roanoke County Public Schools says Green Valley Elementary School has been secured due to police activity in the area.

Details are limited; however, school officials say no one is allowed in or out of the building without authorization.

Classes have not been interrupted and parents are encouraged to not come to the school.

This is a developing story. WFXR News has a crew heading to the scene and will update this story as information is released.

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