There was a scare at a Montreal high school Thursday after a report of a possibly armed man walking outside turned out to be a false alarm.
After searching the area, Montreal police (SPVM) determined the weapon was fake and was likely part of a Halloween costume.
The 911 call at 9 a.m. reported the man was seen near Villeray Street and Shaughnessy Boulevard.
The Joseph-François-Perrault High School is just down the street and was placed on lockdown as police searched the area.
Police said at 12:30 p.m. that the lockdown was lifted and there was no threat.