NEEDLE FOUND IN CHOCOLATE BAR

London Police warning parents to check children’s candy





LONDON, ON (November 1, 2017) – London Police are currently investigating the report of a needle found in a small chocolate bar received by a child while trick or treating Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

The child indicated it was collected somewhere in the Whiteoaks area, however the exact location is unknown at this time. The investigation is still in the early stages.

Please inspect all Halloween candy that your children brought home, and if you find anything suspicious, please contact police.

The child who found the needle was not injured.

UPDATE: While there is no way to tell which residence the candy originated from, the areas where the child may have received the chocolate bar are as follows:

Sasha Crescent

Elvira Crescent

Complex at 870 Jalna Boulevard

Muriel Crescent

Ernest Avenue, from Jalna Boulevard to Muriel Crescent.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com

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For more information contact:

Cst. Sandasha Bough

Media Relations Officer

T. 519-661-5410

C. 519-854-8576

mediaofficer@police.london.ca