Police investigating unsubstantiated threat to Kwantlen Polytechnic University

SURREY RCMP on Wednesday tweeted that police are investigating “an unsubstantiated threat” to Kwantlen Polytechnic University and that “out of an abundance of caution” all five campuses in Surrey, Richmond and Langley are closed.

“Police have yet to locate evidence to substantiate a threat but are investigating,” it said.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University tweeted: “ALL KPU CAMPUSES ARE CLOSED – Surrey RCMP have alerted us to an unsubstantiated threat against KPU. All classes at all campuses are cancelled for rest of the day and our buildings will remain closed while security reviews the situation. Check for updates.”