Man arrested after shots fired as schools in Albany, Auckland locked down Police have surrounded a house and locked down two schools in Albany, Auckland. (File picture) Source: The Sunday Times SHOTS have been heard after two schools were locked down and residents told to stay indoors in Auckland, New Zealand. Armed police then stormed a house in Albany on Auckland's north shore in New Zealand, taking one man into custody, about 3.20pm (1.30pm AEST). The incident forced the lockdown of Albany Junior High School and Kristin School and a childcare centre. Pupils will now be allowed to leave. Residents had also been told to stay indoors and traffic diverted. Inspector Peter Raynes said the arrest was made after police had gone to a related callout in Torbay, but he would not confirm where the arrest was made. There was another incident at Torbay but I can't confirm whereabouts the male who is the person we're after was arrested, or what location. There was another location of interest by police in Torbay. Armed police acting surrounded the home on Albany Highway opposite Albany Junior School and demanded the occupants come out unarmed. Your house is surrounded by armed police ... Exit the house immediately," police were heard saying over a loud speaker, New Zealand Herald reported, citing NZPA. Have nothing in your hands and you will not be harmed. You can't hide. We will find you and anybody hiding. The schools were locked down at 11.20am (9.20 AEST). Shots were heard from the scene about 2.20pm (12.20pm AEST), NZ Stuff reported. Whilst we appreciate that this is an anxious time, please know that students and staff are safe on site and we remain in close contact with the Police. Access to the School is not available at this time," Kristin School said on its website. As a consequence, it's possible that bus services today may be delayed. Albany Junior High School principal Mike Jackson said police had asked all students indoors. Students were just returning from morning interval [when we were put into lockdown]. It's starting to disrupt classes now but they're all relaxed and calm and safe and sound. A student's parent turned up at the school wanting to take her daughter to a doctor's appointment and was turned away. She was also sent an email that went to all parents alerting them to the precautionary lockdown, and was not worried.