FOREST CITY, North Carolina — One North Carolina police department is warning motorists after razor blades were found attached to gas pump handles. 

According to the Forest City Police Department, officers received reports of razor blade incidents. 

The department issued a health and safety alert saying, “Officers with the Forest City Police Department have located multiple instances of razor blades being placed in gas pump handles in Forest City and surrounding areas. We are actively investigating these instances now in cooperation with the state Department of Agriculture and will follow up with more information when available. In the meantime, please be aware of your surroundings while pumping gas and always check before grabbing the gas pump handle.” 

No suspects have been arrested in the case.  

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