ELLIS — USD 388 schools were on temporary lockdown late Monday morning, while local and county law enforcement searched for a burglary suspect, the district informed parents via email early Monday afternoon.

“We were informed by police that were was no danger to USD 388 school buildings, but a lockdown was instituted for precautionary measures,” the district said in the message to parents.

The Ellis Police Department was unavailable for comment early Monday afternoon.

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