Person of interest detained after suspicious package found at Sugar Land-area church, police say

SUGAR LAND, Texas (KTRK) -- At least one person was detained in connection with a suspicious package that was found at a Sugar Land-area church, which prompted the closure of the adjacent school for the rest of Thursday and Friday, the Sugar Land Police Department said.

Officials confirmed that there is no threat to the public.

School officials at St. Laurence Church said no students were harmed, but parents were welcome to pick up their children early.

SkyEye flew over the school on the 3100 block of Sweetwater Boulevard, where lines of cars were seen along the campus. Parents were also standing in line, waiting for their students.

RELATED: Students evacuated after 'suspicious' package found near Galena Park HS

Officials did not elaborate on the package's appearance or where it was located.



The school also said that after-school activities for the day, including the band concert, would be canceled.

Sugar Land PD said that extra officers were added on campus out of an abundance of caution for additional safety.

SEE ALSO: Lockdown lifted at Thompson Elementary School after suspicious package found

This is an ongoing investigation.

Submit a tip or story idea to ABC13

Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story you think we should cover? Send it to ABC13 using the form below. If you have a video or photo to send, terms of use apply. If you don't, just hit 'skip upload' and send the details. "