BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (WCAX) - Police in Brattleboro issued a warning on Tuesday about dangerous drugs in harmless-looking bags.

Investigators said they found small paper bags stamped with the popular children’s character Elmo in public areas, and said they could contain dangerous drugs like heroin and fentanyl.

They urged parents to talk to their kids about picking things up off the ground, and warned them to stay alert in parks and playgrounds.

If you see one of the bags, don’t touch it and call the police at 802-257-7946 or call 911.

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