Police searching for a man spotted in Sydney Boys High
Police are searching for a man who entered Sydney Boys High School this afternoon where he was challenged by a teacher, sparking a police operation.
The school of about 1,200 students was put into lockdown and evacuated to a nearby sports oval while the operation was underway but students were returned to the school a short time later.
Sydney Girls High was not evacuated during the operation.
The man who was last seen on the school grounds is described as being 20-years-old and 175cm tall with short dark hair.
MOORE PARK: #ClevelandSt has reopened after an earlier closure btw Anzac Pde & South Dowling St due to a police operation. Traffic's heavy.
— Live Traffic Sydney (@LiveTrafficSyd) August 12, 2015
He was wearing light-blue jeans, a white shirt and work or hiking boots and carrying a grey shopping bag.
Initial reports stated he was spotted with a weapon but police have clarified this was not correct and there have been no reports of injuries.
Moore Park - Police: He was wearing light blue jeans, a white shirt and a pair of hiking or work boots.
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) August 12, 2015
Cleveland Street between Anzac Parade and South Dowling Street was closed in both directions with buses being diverted from the area.
"Sydney Girls wasn't evacuated. All children (Sydney Boys) are accounted for" - @BryanSeymour1 in Moore Park. #7News
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) August 12, 2015
Commuters are warned there will be delays and some stops will be missed as buses are forced into alternative routes.
Some buses in Moore Park delayed up to 15 mins but no longer diverting away from #ClevelandSt after police operation.
— Buses Info (@BusesInfo) August 12, 2015
