CASSELBERRY, Fla. — The Office of the Inspector General, along with Casselberry police, raided the Institute of Technical Arts on Semoran Boulevard Thursday, officials said.
WFTV learned that investigators removed people from the administration offices and agents could be seen hauling boxes out of the building.
Students were told to go home and all of their classes were canceled.
The institute specializes in veterinarian technical training and dog grooming.
Photos: Feds raid Institute of Technical Arts
Authorities have not said why they are raiding the school and now dozens of students are wondering what’s going to happen to their degrees.
Laura Lundberg, the school’s CEO, wouldn’t comment on why agents were at the school, but employees said they’re worried.
“We are kind of up in the air. We haven’t been notified as to what is going on or whether or not we will be returning to our jobs. This was a complete shock and surprise to all of us,” said school employee Summer O’Connor. “My biggest concern is mainly the students because that is our priority.”
O’Connor said the school is shut down until further notice.
Lundberg’s home was also raided.
There’s a dog grooming clinic on the property and customers were turned away.
Officials with the Office of Inspector General and the Department of Education said they are investigating, but could not say what led to the raid.
The school has been around since 1988.
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