Winnipeg police warn parents after pins found in 2 Halloween chocolate bars
Winnipeg police have received two separate reports of straight pins embedded in Halloween chocolate bars and are urging parents to check candy.
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Warning in effect
The Winnipeg Police Service is asking parents and guardians to carefully check their children's Halloween candy after receiving two separate reports of straight pins embedded inside chocolate bars. Police issued the public advisory on November 2, 2026.
Where the reports came from
According to police, the two reports came from different parts of the city:
- Garden City: a complainant in the 900 block of Sinclair Street reported a pin inside a mini Twix bar.
- Royalwood: a complainant on High Ridge Road reported a pin inside a Kit Kat bar.
Police described the two reports as separate. The advisory does not say whether anyone was hurt, and police have not announced any arrests or charges.
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What parents should do
Police are encouraging parents and guardians to look through Halloween treats carefully before children eat them.
Anyone who finds a similar object in their Halloween candy is asked to report it to the Winnipeg Police Service non-emergency line at 204-986-6222. Police said these reports help them provide timely updates to the public.
Crime in Winnipeg
Winnipeg's Crime Severity Index was 113.42 in 2025, down 9.38% from the previous year, and its Violent Crime Severity Index was 170.06, according to Statistics Canada.
About these reports
This article is based on the official statement linked below. Charges are allegations; everyone is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Official source: Winnipeg Police Service