Students at Lake Hills Elementary were locked down this afternoon as a precaution issued by the Bellevue Police Department.

The lockdown occurred at approximately 3 p.m., as a result of a police investigation taking place in the area. A spokesperson for the Bellevue School District Office of Communications said the police were in pursuit of a suspect near the school.

Students were held in their classrooms past the end of the day, but were released once the all clear was given by police.

We will update this story as more information is released.