MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - UW-Madison Police Department gave an all clear after sending an alert out for the report of a man with a knife Wednesday morning off campus.

According to a BadgerSafe Alert sent just before 8:45 a.m., the report came in from the area of Johnson Street and Wisconsin Avenue.

Police asked people to avoid the area, and were searching the area after 9 a.m.

As of 9:15 a.m., UWPD gave an all clear. The updated BadgerSafe alert said people can return to normal activities.

No other information was provided.

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