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Toronto police search for man accused of tampering with food in west-end store

Police released this image of the suspect on Sunday. Handout / Toronto Police

Toronto police say they’re looking for a man accused of tampering with food in a west-end convenience store.

The alleged incident happened shortly before 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon.

Police allege the man entered the store and put an unknown substance inside a ketchup bottle as well as several bottles of Coca Cola.

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They say he then allegedly put the items back on the shelf for sale and left the store.

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Police say the bottles were seized for testing before being sold, but are still urging local residents to be careful if they purchase products with broken safety seals.

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Officers are asking with information on the case to come forward.

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