Police say threat to Joliet West High School linked to female juvenile

A female juvenile who made a social media threat directed toward Joliet West High School has been identified.

The threat led to an increased police presence Thursday at Joliet West High School, 401 N. Larkin Ave.

Joliet police Sgt. Dwayne English said threat was for a shooting and was posted as a comment to an unrelated TikTok video. He said it was a female juvenile who made the threat.

“The threat is not credible,” English said.

Administrators were made aware of the threat Thursday morning, Joliet Township High School District 204 officials said.

Police presence was increased at the school and searches were conducted for visitors to the building.