RCMP Warn Parents After Used Syringe Found in Beaver Bank Halloween Treat Bag
RCMP are warning Beaver Bank residents after a parent found an uncapped syringe that appeared used in a child's Halloween treat bag on October 31.
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RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is warning residents of Beaver Bank, Nova Scotia, after a parent found a syringe in a child's Halloween treat bag. Police said officers were called around 8:30 p.m. on October 31, after the child had been trick-or-treating.
Syringe appeared used
According to the RCMP, officers found that the syringe appeared to have been used and had no cap. Officers seized it for further investigation.
Police said no injuries linked to the syringe have been reported. As a precaution, officers recommend that none of the treats collected in that bag be eaten.
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Investigators following up in the neighbourhood
Police believe the syringe came from O'Leary Dr. in Beaver Bank. Investigators are following up in the neighbourhood.
Advice for parents
Nova Scotia RCMP are asking adults to take care when checking children's treats after trick-or-treating and to report any suspicious items or activity to police.
- Check all treats before children eat them.
- Report suspicious items or activity to police.
How to contact police
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to call the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020.
To stay anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.
The RCMP file number is 26-170351.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: RCMP
