Urgent Alert:

*PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT* We are asking all Albuquerque parents to diligently check their children’s Halloween candy. Last night, a 12-year-old girl opened a wrapped 3 Musketeer's chocolate candy bar, when she bit into it a small sewing needle impaled the top of her mouth causing a precautionary trip to the emergency room. The family trick or treated in a 2 block radius in the Foothills Area Command. The family started on the 700 block of Nakomis Dr NE, traveled south along Nakomis to Camino Del Norte. They again turned north on La Charles to San Juan to Chellwood Park. The family then returned to the 700 block of Nakomis Dr NE. The girl’s mother reported she had seen a vehicle at the park also handing out candy but was not able to describe the car. This seemed strange to her, but she also noted it was not the only car doing this. If you trick-or-treated in the area, please be extra cautious. However, we are still asking all parents to check candy in case it came from a vehicle. If you find a needle in your child’s Halloween candy, please call 242-COPS. If you have any information on the individual responsible, you can submit your tip anonymously at http://www.crimestoppersnm.com/submit-a-tip/.