REGINA — The Regina Police Service is telling the public to pay close attention to Halloween candy after a report Friday night of candy possibly being tampered with in East Regina.
Police say a caller reported finding a chocolate bar amongst their child’s Halloween candy with what appeared to be a piece of thin metal inside, similar to a needle. The caller told police they noticed a small hole in the wrapper and when they unwrapped it, they found the piece of metal stuck inside the candy.
The caller told police they were trick-or-treating in an area near Green Moss Lane in the Greens on Gardiner neighbourhood in East Regina, specifically portions of the following streets:
- Green Moss Lane;
- Green Bank Road;
- Green Apple Drive;
- Green Water Drive;
- Green Spruce Place; and
- Green Brook Road.
Police ask residents to check all Halloween treats closely before consuming and report anything suspicious to them by calling 306-777-6500.
