Auckland's King's College and Otahuhu College were put into lockdown this morning after three men fled from police and tried to hide on school grounds.
King's College and Otahuhu College were both placed on lockdown, with one offender found hiding in a hallway. (Source: Other)
The trio failed to stop for police and were seen heading in to Otahuhu College about 9.30am.
Police put both schools, which are adjacent, into lockdown and dog units, and armed police "who happened to be nearby" came to help "as a precaution", police said, adding that no weapons were found on the offenders.
Police said all three men have been taken into custody, with two quickly arrested and one found about an hour later hiding inside a school hallway.
The lockdown was lifted about 11am.
Texts were sent to parents during the lockdown, and many gathered outside outside Otahuhu College and King's College in tears.
King's College said it would be in direct contact with parents and guardians.
The Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club was also advised by police to keep all of their members inside during the lockdown.
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