Halifax Regional Police are urging the public to check Halloween goodies after what they describe as a potential “candy tampering incident.”
Shortly before 4 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to a “suspicious circumstance” call at a home on Princess Margaret Boulevard in Dartmouth.
“A man reported that he felt unwell after eating a piece (of) chocolate candy that tasted like soap,” a release from the force says.
Police say the candy is believed to have been handed out in the Fairview area on Halloween.
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“Police encourage parents and children to continue to check any candy gathered during trick-or-treating and to report any incidents of potential candy tampering to police,” Halifax police say.
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Anyone who has information about the incident is asked to call police at 902-490-5016. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can also submit a secure online tip at crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.
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