Woodstock police investigating after punctured package of candy spotted in child's Halloween treat bag. Photo courtesy of Woodstock police.Woodstock police investigating after punctured package of candy spotted in child's Halloween treat bag. Photo courtesy of Woodstock police.
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Police Investigate Candy Tampering

London police say they are investigating after a needle was found in a small chocolate bar that was given out on Halloween.

Police say the chocolate bar was given to a child who was trick or treating in the White Oaks area, however they don't know exactly where it came from. The child wasn't hurt and police say their investigation is still in the early stages.

Police are reminding parents to inspect all Halloween candy that your children brought home, and if you find anything suspicious, please contact police.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com

Police in Woodstock are also investigating after a punctured package of hard candy sent up red flags for one family.

Police were contacted late Tuesday night after a parent noticed a sealed, clear plastic package of candy in their child's Halloween bag had been punctured and one of the pieces of candy had a slightly different colour. The candy is described as mini orange skeleton faces and may have been collected in the northeast end of the city.

While police have not confirmed the candy was tampered with, they are encouraging parents to look through all of the Halloween candy their child collected to ensure it is safe.

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