HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Hermitage High School was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon due to a report of an "armed person" in the area, according to Henrico County Police Division. A spokesperson with Henrico County Public Schools told 8News that student dismissal was delayed as police inve stigated a report of an unauthorized person on or near campus. Authorities said they were called to an area off Staples Mill Road and Lucas Road for a report of an armed person, per a Henrico County Police Division spokesperson. "Officers immediately began searching the area, but have since cleared up as there is no longer believed to be a threat to the community," the spokesperson said. Police said officers would assist Henrico Schools with the dismissal of Hermitage High School. This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates. ...read more read less