A large police presence in West Bloomfield Township has closed a portion of Pontiac Trail.

What we know:

It is currently closed between Old Orchard Trail and Cranbrook due to an ongoing public safety situation Thursday morning.

There is no threat to the public, police said in a statement.

 The investigation at Pontiac Trail and Old Orchard Tr. is contained and there is no threat to the public. Roads remain closed, please continue to seek alternate routes. 

X User Doug Peterson posted about the police situation, saying he counted nine police cruisers plus an unmarked car going west on Pontiac Trail at 7:20 a.m.

Pictures by FOX 2 Photog Richard Roethler

What we don't know:

It is unclear what is prompting the large response or what the circumstances are.

Some residents have posted online that students in the district are being placed on hold.

A hold means students and staff are asked to remain inside classrooms and/or designated spaces.

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