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Razor Blade In Trick Or Treater's Bag Came From His Pencil Sharpener

NASHUA, N.H. (CBS/AP) — Police in Nashua, N.H., say a loose razor blade found in a child's bag during trick-or-treating on Halloween came from the child's school.

The incident happened between 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Officials say the child had emptied out his school bag to use for trick or treating, and that a blade from a pencil sharpener had fallen out into the bag.

Parents were asked to carefully inspect and check their children's candy and bags for any suspicious items.

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