Police response: A man was taken into custody Monday after a reported threatening incident at the Kroger on State Route 23 in Delaware, Ohio, prompting a temporary lockdown as a precaution, according to authorities.
Officials said officers responded after a man arrived at the store and made statements that were considered threatening. Police reported the person was associated with a vehicle that was reported stolen, and officers moved quickly to secure the area.
As a safety measure, the store was placed on lockdown while officers worked to contain the situation. Customers and employees were instructed to remain inside while police responded.
Authorities said no injuries were confirmed, and they emphasized there was no indication of an active-shooter situation. Police said the lockdown was implemented out of caution to protect the public.
The man was taken into custody in the parking lot without further incident. Afterward, the lockdown was lifted and normal activity resumed.
The investigation is continuing into the reported threats, the vehicle status, and the events leading up to the incident. Officials said more information may be released as confirmed details become available.
