Needle found in Halloween candy in Strathmore

STRATHMORE (660 NEWS)–The Strathmore RCMP are looking into an incident where a needle was found in a young girl’s Halloween treat.

In a press release, police wrote after returning home from trick-or-treating the girl opened a Rice Crispy treat to find a needle inside the bar. The mother of the girl inspected the candy to find a one-inch pin inserted through the square. The plastic wrapper appeared to have been opened and re-sealed with glue.

Police have questioned homeowners in the area where the candy was believed to be was received, but none of the homes were handing out Rice Cripsies.

This incident doesn’t appear to be related to similar reports of tampered Halloween candy in Devon and Thorsby, Alberta.

If you have more information you’re asked to contact Strathmore RCMP 403-934-3535.