Social media rumors about threats toward Arlington High School are unfounded, Riverside police say

The Riverside Police Department said Monday night its dispatchers received numerous calls from concerned parents about a social media post about rumored threats to Arlington High School — rumors previously investigated and determined to be unfounded.

RIVERSIDE: Social media rumors of threats toward Arlington High School are unfounded. For more information, click on the link to our Riverside Police Department Facebook page.https://t.co/9iTBHF8IUI pic.twitter.com/yVw8PuPvgp

— Riverside Police (@RiversidePolice) May 29, 2018

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The department commented on Facebook: “Our preliminary findings have determined this was previously investigated and concluded to be UNFOUNDED, but tonight’s social media post has been shared as if it was new information. We have been working closely with the Riverside Unified School District and Arlington High School officials conducting our joint safety protocols.”

“We kindly request that anyone who sees this specific social media post NOT share or spread it any further,” the police Facebook post said.

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