MOUNT VERNON, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A student in Mount Vernon was arrested after bringing a gun to school.

Mount Vernon police say students at LaVenture Middle School told staff on Monday after seeing their classmate with something that resembled a gun.

School staff approached the student and safely recovered the gun, which police later confirmed to be real.

The student was then booked into Skagit County Juvenile Detention. Police say the student did not make any threats during the incident but have not disclosed any additional details at this time.

They’re asking anyone who may have more information to contact the Mount Vernon Police at (360) 336-6271.