Break-in at William Penn puts Camp Cortina Academy on lockdown

DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Officials in Harrisburg confirmed that Camp Curtain Academy was placed on lockdown due to a burglary at the William Penn building.

Camp Curtain Academy was closed at 2:20 p.m., according to district officials. The lockdown was lifted around 3:15 p.m., school district officials told CBS 21 in a statement.

Harrisburg Police Bureau Lt. Kyle Gautsch said no one has been found or arrested as a result of the burglary.

The old William Penn building is located adjacent to the school and has a history of crime there, including arson since its abandonment.

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Parents were notified after the lockdown and students were dismissed at their regularly scheduled time.

Harrisburg Police Bureau Lt. Kyle Gautsch said no one has been found or arrested as a result of the burglary.