Regina residents are being urged to exercise extreme caution this Halloween after police confirmed a second potential candy tampering incident in the city's northwest region. The unsettling discovery has prompted authorities to issue renewed safety guidelines for parents and children during trick-or-treating festivities.
Police Investigation Underway
The Regina Police Service responded to reports of suspicious candy in the northwest area, marking the second such incident in recent days. While specific details about the tampering method remain under investigation, authorities have confirmed the candy appeared to have been deliberately interfered with.
Safety Precautions for Parents
Police are recommending several crucial safety measures for Halloween night:
- Thoroughly inspect all candy before allowing children to consume it
- Look for unusual packaging, torn wrappers, or signs of tampering
- Discard any homemade treats from unfamiliar sources
- Only accept commercially wrapped candy from trusted neighbors
- When in doubt, throw it out
Community Vigilance Encouraged
The police service is asking residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious candy or unusual Halloween activities immediately. "The safety of our community, especially our children, is our top priority," a police spokesperson emphasized.
This latest incident follows a similar candy tampering report earlier in the week, indicating a concerning pattern emerging in the northwest Regina area just as Halloween celebrations begin.
