Update: Saskatoon Police are releasing video surveillance in their investigation into incidents of discarded needles. The video can be viewed at their Facebook page.
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Saskatoon residents are being warned that someone may be deliberately discarding used needles into school parks and playgrounds. In July and August police became aware of several needles being found in the parks and playgrounds of schools located in the 1000 block of Hampton Circle which is the joint Catholic/Public school: St. Lorenzo Ruiz and Ernest Lindner schools.  Used needles were also found in the 400 block of Avenue W South at Mount Royal Daycare.

Recently, police have received additional reports and obtained video evidence of a person of interest believed to be responsible for intentionally discarding the needles.

The suspect has been seen on separate occasions wearing darker clothing carrying a maroon/black backpack and walking sticks. Police encourage parents, guardians, caregivers and educators to be on the look out for a suspect or discarded needles at public parks and playgrounds.

The School Resource Unit continues to investigate and anyone with information or video evidence that could be connected is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service or Crime Stoppers.