Man Finds Candy in Package of Razors, Police Investigating

PITTSBURGH - Police were called to a Shadyside home this morning after a man reported finding a piece of candy in a package of razors. “It happens every year at this time,” said Police Chief Nate Harper. “Some sick, twisted individual tries to take all of the fun out of the simple act of shaving. What’s this world coming to.”

According to the tape recording of the 911 call, the man, David Corbett, tore open a bag of Gillette Custom Plus Pivot Razors only to find several pieces of candy carefully placed between the razors. “They fell out all over the floor,” said Corbett. “Why would anyone want to do this to me?”

Preliminary analysis of the candy done by the Allegheny County Crime Lab indicates the candy is a confection commonly known by it’s street name, jawbreaker.

“I could have lost a filling on that thing,” said Corbett, who appeared visibly shaken. “I’d like to catch the monster who did this and give them a taste of Shadyside justice!”

Chief Harper cautioned anyone against taking the law into their own hands. “That’s our job.” In the meantime, police are advising anyone who has recently obtained razors to carefully examine the package in which they are contained. If the seal is torn, or frayed, city residents can bring the razors to police headquarters for a thorough candy-scan.

Oct 28

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