Bomb squad units searched a home in the 2900 Block of Hillsboro Lane in Lake in the Hills. (CREDIT: Google Maps)

Area homes were evacuated, police officers searched Huntley High School and the Kane County Bomb Squad searched a Lake in the Hills student’s home Thursday (May 16, 2019) after a student commented that he made bombs at home and wanted to bring them to school.

According to a news release from the Huntley and Lake in the Hills police departments and a statement by School Superintendent Scott Rowe on the Huntley School District 158 website, police were made aware of the 15-year-old student’s comments at around noon Thursday.

School and police officials identified the student, interviewed him in the school office and searched his belongings.

“No items of a dangerous nature were discovered,” the news release said. “Based upon this search, there was determined to be no threat to the school environment.”

Rowe’s statement confirmed that the student’s threat was unfounded.

“Thanks to a prompt and thorough response from both departments, the safety of our schools was quickly confirmed,” he said. “It was quickly determined that there was no immediate danger to our students and staff, and schools continued operations with minimal disruption.”

Huntley Police Department officials notified the Lake in the Hills Police Department, and police began an investigation of the student’s home in the 2900 Block of Hillsboro Lane in Lake in the Hills.

As a precautionary safety measure, residents were requested to avoid the area, and nearby homes were evacuated, police said.

(CREDIT: Google Maps)

At about 2:50 p.m., a Nixle alert message was sent and advised the areas of Albrecht, Hillsboro, Brisbane, Melbourne, Crofton, Muirfield and Briarcliff were inaccessible due to the ongoing investigation.

School buses were not able to access those areas. “Students on these routes were accommodated at our schools, and families affected were notified with instructions regarding pickup,” Rowe said.

The Kane County Sheriff’s Bomb Squad responded to the scene, and an ILEAS call out was requested for additional assistance. Huntley police said the residence was searched with the assistance of the Kane County Sheriff’s Bomb Unit, and no materials of dangerous concern were located.

The scene was cleared and roadways reopened at about 4 p.m.

Officials said the incident is being reviewed for further action on behalf of the Huntley Community School District 158 and law enforcement agencies.

SOURCE: Huntley Police Department, Lake in the Hills Police Department and School District 158 news releases