Two Niagara Falls schools were placed into a hold-and-secure after reports of a possible armed male in the area.
It happened Friday afternoon around 3:15 p.m. near Dunn Street and Dorchester Road.
While officers searched for the suspect, Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Carlton Street and Pathways School on St. Thomas More Drive were under the hold-and-secure.
He's descibed as about six feet tall with a slim build and was wearing all black clothing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Niagara police.