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"Pulaski students under lockdown Thursday afternoon

Officials at Pulaski High School instituted a security lockdown on Thursday afternoon.

The step was taken after school officials were notified that a home invasion occurred in the village of Hobart. The home is the residence of a Pulaski High School family, according to a letter to parents from superintendent Mel Lightner.

“For the safety and security of all students at Pulaski High School, a lockdown was instituted,” the letter said. “With the cooperation of the Hobart and Pulaski Police Departments, it was deemed safe to allow the students to leave at the end of the day.”

According to police, three men forced their way into the home with a small handgun. The men separated a mother and her young son, then took a safe with them after they couldn’t open it. The woman was told her children would be in danger if she didn’t cooperate.

Police are currently searching for the home invaders who are thought to be driving a beige-colored, fou-door vehicle. The suspects are three young males of Asian descent. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pulaski or Hobart Police Departments.

Lightner said the students and staff at Pulaski High School conducted the lockdown in an exemplary fashion.

“We are extremely proud that our students took this lockdown very seriously,” he wrote. “As always, the safety of our students remains a top priority.”" Shawano Leader