Police in Bridgewater, N.S., investigating after sewing needle was reported in Halloween candy

The Bridgewater Police Service building is pictured in an undated photo. (Emma Convey/CTV News Atlantic)

Police in Bridgewater, N.S., are investigating after receiving a report that a sewing needle was found in Halloween candy.

The Bridgewater Police Service said officers responded to a call Friday night concerning a young male who was out trick or treating earlier in the evening.

According to police, it was reported that once he returned home, he opened a candy bar, took a bite, and found a sewing needle in the middle.

As of Saturday, police said there have been no other similar incidents reported.

Police are advising parents to:

• Check your child’s treats before consumption
• Throw away any candy that may look homemade
• Checked all wrapped candy treats for small holes in the wrapper
• Throw away anything that may be torn, unwrapped or loose in packaging

The investigation is ongoing.

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