On November 17, 2016 at approximately 8:30 am, the Darien Police Department received a report of a white male dressed in full camouflage in the woods within close proximity to Darien High School. The caller described the subject as being between 18 and 35 old, under 6 feet tall, and was wearing a backpack.
Numerous officers responded to the area and the administration of the Darien High School and two nearby nursery schools were notified. The schools took proper precautionary measures while officers searched the area.
During the investigation officers discovered evidence of recent bow hunting in nearby woods however bow hunting is not permitted in the area. Officers have remained on scene and in surrounding areas as this investigation continues. At the present time the Darien Police Department has no reason to believe there is any ongoing danger in the area and schools have resumed normal operations.
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