North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP have issued a warning after a sewing-like needle was found in Halloween candy. Thankfully, police said, the needle was found before anyone was hurt.
In a November 5 news release, police said the child had been trick-or-treating in the area of Lane Road, specifically between Drinkwater Road, Herons Way, Highfield Road and Westview Street.
The official release is brief. It does not name the child, identify a suspect, or say who found the needle. Police asked parents to check all candy and to report anything suspicious to Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.
In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
