West Vancouver Police are investigating damage overnight at a local school.

Shortly after 7:00am West Vancouver Police were called to investigate damage apparently caused by a small handmade explosive device at West Vancouver Secondary School

The incident resulted in damage to a door on a building at the South Campus of the school in the 1700 block of Inglewood Avenue.

The door remained secure. Staff in buildings on South Campus were evacuated while Police undertook an investigation.  Police searched the entire West Vancouver Secondary campus.  

No further hazards were identified and the immediate area of damage has been cleared for resumption of normal activity.  Anyone who may have noticed unusual or suspicious activity in the area overnight is asked to contact West Vancouver Police.

Students are no longer in regular session at West Vancouver Secondary.   No Exam schedules have been impacted by the investigation. 

Students and parents should consult the West Vancouver School District Website at www.sd45.bc.ca for further information regarding school scheduling.