North Cowichan Police Warn of Needle Found in Halloween Candy
A needle resembling a sewing needle was found in Halloween candy collected by a child in the Lane Road area, police said. No one was hurt.
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Warning in effect
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP issued a warning on Nov. 5 after a needle resembling a sewing needle was found in Halloween candy collected by a child who had been trick-or-treating in the Lane Road area. Police said the needle was found before anyone was hurt.
According to the RCMP, the child had been trick-or-treating in the area of Lane Road, specifically between:
- Drinkwater Rd
- Herons Way
- Highfield Rd
- Westview St
Police are asking parents to check all candy and report anything suspicious to Duncan RCMP at 250 748-5522.
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Official source: RCMP