SUMTER, S.C. (WIS) - Authorities are investigating reports of candy being tampered with at a Halloween event in Sumter.

The Sumter Police Department said a family reported pieces of the tampered candy after an event on Thursday night. No further details were immediately available.

No further details are currently available. WIS has requested more information about what happened.

Sumter police did say they’re encouraging parents and guardians to be vigilant as children go trick-or-treating, including checking wrappers and contents of candy.

The department said anyone who suspects a problem in Sumter can call 803-436-2700.

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