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Ghastly thieves ‘forcibly’ stole candybags from trick-or-treaters: cops

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DeTurris, D. (2026, November 2). Ghastly thieves ‘forcibly’ stole candybags from trick-or-treaters: cops. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/us-news/ghastly-thieves-forcibly-stole-candybags-from-trick-or-treaters-cops/

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Police in Lincoln City reported that a group of masked men dressed in all-black clothing forcibly stole candy from trick-or-treaters during Halloween. One local resident described how the individuals approached her daughter's house and attempted to take sweets, with another commenter urging the perpetrators to stop their actions. The authorities have identified the culprits as a male group but did not provide further details or suspect descriptions.

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On November 1, 2026, thieves donned all-black ghoulish attire and ski masks to forcibly steal candy from trick-or-treaters in Lincoln City, according to the Lincoln City Police Department. One local reported that a thief approached her daughter while she was out trick-or-treating but fortunately, her uncle intervened by bringing her inside. The police identified the perpetrators as a group of males and no further details or arrests were mentioned in the provided information.

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The creepy crew was decked out in ghoulish all-black attire and ski masks as they swiped sweets from costumed revelers, the Lincoln City Police Department said. asserted

Department → deck → revelers

“They came and asked my daughter for candy, thankfully her uncle called her inside,” one local commented under the post. asserted

local → come → post

“You’re getting free candy guys, knock it off!!!” asserted

You → get → it

The Halloweenies were identified as a “group of males,” police said. asserted

police → identify → males

Ghastly thieves ‘forcibly’ stole candybags from trick-or-treaters: cops

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