Parents aren't just concerned about tainted candy this Halloween, they're also worried that children may be trick or treating around sexual predators. Halloween is a week away but people have already begun to celebrate at Millcreek Mall's annual Trail of Treats event.

 Trick-or-treating in the mall is going to be the only Halloween some children experience this year.  The fear of a child being lured by sexual predators causes reluctance for parents to send their children door-to-door.

Public record reveals there are more than 445 registered sex offenders living in Erie as of Oct. 24.

 

Police advise that trick-or-treaters are chaperoned by adults. Registered sex offenders is public information so if you are curious about a sex offender living in your neighborhood you can search for online and plan your trick or treat trail ahead of Halloween.