Watertown High School was evacuated on Monday, April 27 due to a reported threat, which involved an individual who called the school claiming there was a pipe bomb on the premises.

A thorough search of the building and surrounding area was conducted by the Watertown police, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater and the University of Wisconsin–Madison Police Departments, including K9 teams and handlers. No suspicious items were located.

Investigators are actively following up on leads.

It remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Watertown Police Department at 920-261-6660 or submit an anonymous tip through Tip411.