Search for car thief leads to lockdown at Gwinnett County schools
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GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Several Gwinnett County schools were on a soft lockdown Wednesday as police searched for a car thief in the area.
The lockdown was in effect for the following schools: Collins Hill High, Walnut Grove Elementary, Taylor Elementary, Woodward Mill Elementary and Creekland Middle School.
Gwinnett County Schools stressed this was a precaution and all students and staff members are safe.
Police said the suspect search was suspended shortly after 12:30 p.m.