HELENA — Helena police are warning the public to watch for suspected rat poison on local trails.
In a social media post, the Helena Police Department says someone reported a small amount of suspected rat poison on a walking trail on October 6. At that time, police had no suspect information, and no new reports came in for weeks.
Now, police say more suspected rat poison may have turned up on hiking and walking trails around the Helena area. They describe the material as small green tablets.
Police say accidentally eating the tablets could be a serious health risk. They are urging community members to keep a close eye on small children and pets on area trails.
If you see any suspected rat poison or other suspicious material, police say don't touch it. Instead, contact the Helena Police Department.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call police.
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