Lockdown lifted at three Guilford Co. schools

GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A lockdown has been lifted at three Guilford County schools after a car break-in happened near Drake Road on Tuesday afternoon.

Southern Guilford High, Southern Guilford Middle and Southern Elementary School were all placed on lockdown shortly after 2 p.m. after a car break-in was reported near 5720 Drake Road.

Officials said a gun was stolen from inside the vehicle.

As of 2:45 p.m., the lockdown had been lifted at all three schools.

The elementary school is releasing students as of 2:45 p.m. and middle school students will be released at their normal time.

No other information was provided.