Ottawa Chocolate Needle Candy Story Turns out to be Unfounded NOV 1, 2016

Updated: Update: Investigation closed as unfounded

Update: Investigation closed as unfounded

 

(Ottawa) — The Ottawa Police Service East District Investigations Unit has confirmed that the complaint has been deemed unfounded.   As such there was no tampering by a stranger.

The Ottawa Police Service reminds parents to inspect all of their children/s’ candy prior to letting them eat it, and be aware that the wrappers may not appear to have been tampered with. If anything suspicious is found please call police and keep the candy and wrappers.

 

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Public Safety Advisory: Sewing needles found in Halloween candy

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service is investigating a report of Halloween candy that was found to have sewing needles inside of it.  The candy was collected at a residence somewhere in the Meadowbrook area; and the needles were found in chocolate bars.

The Ottawa Police Service is urging parents to inspect all of their children/s’ candy prior to letting them eat it, and be aware that the wrappers may not appear to have been tampered with.   If anything suspicious is found please call police and keep the candy and wrappers.

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