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Bates College Lifts Shelter-in-Place Prompted by Armed Man Near Campus
Police said no injuries were reported as officers searched multiple streets and campuses for an armed man before Bates College lifted its order.
- On Thursday, Bates College issued a shelter-in-place order after Lewiston police reported an armed man walking near campus, prompting lockdowns at Lewiston Public Schools and area hospitals.
- Auburn police identified the suspect as 34-year-old Ryan Lizotte, who reportedly made "seriously threatening remarks" while experiencing a mental health crisis early Thursday morning.
- Officers utilized a K-9 unit and drones to search College Street near Sabattus and Russell Street for the man, described as having "visible tattoos" and wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and black pants.
- Bates College lifted the shelter-in-place order shortly past 6 p.m. Thursday after police confirmed "there is no explicit threat to campus," though nearby schools and hospitals remained under lockdown.
- Although the immediate campus order ended, police continue searching for Lizotte, who remains at large, and urged residents to remain vigilant and "call 911" if they spot anyone matching the description.
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