By Daily Press staff
Broken glass was found in a sandbox at Clover Park Saturday, prompting local police to be on the look-out for similar incidents at area playgrounds.
At about 4:30 p.m., Santa Monica Police responded to a call from a woman at Clover Park, on the 2600 block of Ocean Park Boulevard, who reported that glass from a broken bottle was found in the sand near the base of the children’s slide.
No one was injured from the glass.
Over the past several months, razor-blades have been found in parks throughout Southern California. Authorities have said those blades have been intentionally placed.
SMPD Lt. Frank Fabrega said it is unknown how the glass got into the sandbox or if it is an isolated incident. However, he did warn that people take precautions and check area playgrounds before allowing children to play on them.
If broken glass or sharp objects are located in the city, call the SMPD at (310) 458-8491.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 21, 2002. Read the original PDF.