Macclenny Elementary School on lockdown while deputies look for theft suspect, BCSO says

MACCLENNY, Fla. — Baker County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that there is a large law enforcement presence at Macclenny Elementary School due to a suspect being in the area.

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According to police, students and faculty are safe and secure. Deputies locked down the school because they believe a theft suspect is hiding in the wooded area near the school.

They believe the suspect stole an SUV overnight. Deputies are canvassing the area.

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