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continued from p.1 Social media game has worrisome consequences siderable police time, resources and officers investigating. If it turns out to be a prank, those same officers may not be available in the event of a real emergency. The Game of 72 could also create credibility issues for a person, said Corner. If that person pulls such a prank and later legitimately goes missing, Corner said that while police would still conduct a thorough investigation, members of the public and the media may not take the disappearance seriously and provide the assistance to police, which can be crucial in such situations. Corner noted young people, not in the 3 | Thursday, May 14, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com haviour," said Halton police Sgt. Chantal Corner. "I could only imagine what their parents would be going through in that 72 hours, thinking their child is legitimately missing and gone and thinking the most horrible things about what has happened to them." From a policing point of view, Corner said the Game of 72 is dangerous because someone being missing for 72 hours would spark a police investigation. She said a missing person case eats up con- I could only imagine what their parents would be going through in that 72 hours, thinking their child is legitimately missing and gone and thinking the most horrible things about what has happened to them. Sgt. Chantal Corner Halton Regional Police custody of their parents, could face any number of unanticipated dangers even if they are just gone for 72 hours. Police emphasized the recent missing teen cases in Oakville were not prompted by the Game of 72 and that no such connection has appeared with any missing person case in Halton. Corner is advising parents to let their children know this game is out there and to talk to them about what the consequences of disappearing for 72 hours could be for themselves, their parents, the police and the community. inside today's Spotlight Health Arts Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 6 34 36 Sports Classified 38 42 For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online at www.oakvillebeaver.com Pharmasave, Metro, 3 for 1 Glasses, M&M Meats, Barbecues Galore, Bulk Barn, Bath Depot, Rona, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Lowes Canada, Ashot's Outdoor Power Equipment, SoftMoc, Tel-Dat Accessories Inc., ICARE Optical, Food Basics, SprayNet, AAA Halton Taxi, Canadian Tire Drivers Academy, Stone-Link Corp., Joe Fresh Loblaws, Hudson's Bay Co., Leon's Furniture, Terra Greenhouses, National Sports, Fortinos, Bouclair, Centennial Windows, Goodyear, Pharma Plus, Longo's, Mark's Work Wearhouse, Rexall, Sheridan Nurseries, Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart, Michael's, Brick Mattress, EB Games, Walmart, Beddington's Bed & Bath, Bas Pro Shops, Best Buy Canada, Home Depot, Pharma Plus, Reliance, Drug Trading, The Brick, Canadian Tire, Toys R Us, Freschco, Sobeys INJURED? I Can Help! YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY UNLESS I GET YOU MONEY My team of experienced lawyers can help you with: · Car accidents · Slip and Falls · Disability Claims (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP) · Wrongful Dismissal OFFICES IN OAKVILLE AND TORONTO For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 or Toronto: 416.351.9222 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca PLATINUM *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes Sam Spadafora Injury and Employment Law Complimentary Consultation LASIK & EYE SURGERY 905 845 EYES (3937) Oakville, ON WWW.SEEBYIV.COM