Needle found in Kelowna child's Halloween candy: RCMP

Published: November 4, 2024 at 5:49 PM

a file photo of a past incident in Ontario invloving a needle found in a piece of candyChatham-Kent police report a needle was found in Halloween candy gathered on October 31, 2017. (Photo courtesy Chatham-Kent Police Service via Twitter)

On November 1, 2024, a concerned parent reported to the Kelowna RCMP that they had found a sewing needle in their child’s Halloween candy.

It appears that the needle had been inserted into a small chewing candy and distributed to the child when they were trick-or-treating.

“Thankfully the discovery was made when the parent was inspecting the candies and the child was not hurt”, stated Sergeant Judith Bertrand, Media Relation Officer.

The family collected the candies in the area of Kneller Road and Hein Road in Kelowna on October 31, 2024.

“This is the only incident reported to police”, added Sergeant Bertrand “but please remind your children not to eat threats until an adult has looked them over”.

We are asking anyone who may information about the incident to contact the Kelowna RCMP. To remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net,” said Sergeant Judith Bertrand.