Sharp Object Found in Child's Trick-or-Treat Bag in Beach Park

BEACH PARK, IL — A sharp object commonly used to prick fingers to test for blood and sugar levels was found in a child's trick-or-treat bag Sunday in Beach Park.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating the find, which was reported by the child's family and occurred within the Cambridge subdivision in Beach Park.

Sheriff's detectives conducted a canvass of the area after the incident was reported but were unable to determine if the item was intentionally placed in the child's bag.

The village of Beach Park is located in central Lake County between Waukegan and Zion.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 847-377-4250.