AppStateALERT Boone: At approximately 8:40 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5, App State Police received a phone call requesting police response to Rivers St. and John E. Thomas Hall indicating a crime threatening life safety was in progress in that area. App State Police were on scene immediately. They searched the area and confirmed the call to be a hoax. Out of an abundance of caution, increased police patrols are ongoing and will continue. Please be assured police respond immediately to all life safety threats. Please report any suspicious activity or safety concerns to 911.