He said he saw a Facebook post from somebody describing needles in their Snickers candy.
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That’s when the man made a decision to check his own children’s candy, and reportedly found needles in theirs, as well. The child had been trick-or-treating in the same area as the other children who reported tainted candy, whose ages range from 7-12.
Kennet Square police announced at 2 p.m. Sunday that another child turned in candy with a needle in it.
The parent told police they had been trick-or-treating in north Brainerd near the hospital and in northeast Brainerd.
The family then combed through all their Halloween loot – Miguel, 9, and Alfonso, 3, had both been ninjas – and found three more needles, Miguel said.
An investigation was immediately launched and the candy and packaging were submitted for examination. The chocolate bars were handed out to four trick-and-treaters in the area. They’re asking anyone with information to call the department at 610-268-3171.
Police said they did not know whether the candy was altered at the manufacturer or afterward. Police said the rest of the child’s candy was x-rayed but found to be OK.
“After interviewing her along with her mother, it has been determined that the entire story was a fabrication created by the child”, the Auburn Massachusetts police department says via a Facebook post.
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At least the practice of plenty of parents raiding their kids’ Halloween candy stash should help the adults ensure their children’s candy is safe and free from needles and razor blades.
