Fostoria police warn parents after sewing needle found in children’s Halloween candy

Fostoria, Ohio – The Fostoria Police Division is investigating a report from a resident who found a sewing needle inserted into a chocolate bar handed out during the city’s sleight of hand on Saturday.

“Why… why would anyone do that?” We’ve all heard of this stuff, but the fact that someone is doing it in our community is really disturbing, ”Fostoria Police Division wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.

Police say the sewing needle was discovered in a Kit Kat candy bar by a “child watcher” who said he received it in the vicinity of N. Union, Rock and Summit Streets.

A photo of the candy bar shared by police shows that the pin was not fully inserted into the candy bar – a small portion of it peeled off.

“Although we are only aware of two sweets involved, we take this seriously and are dismayed that someone is to the point of wanting to hurt the children in our community,” said Fostoria Police Chief Keith. Loreno.

Following the incident, the ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital offers x-rays of sweets distributed during Fostoria’s sleight of hand.

Parents can bring the candy received from the treat to the hospital on Monday, November 1 to be x-rayed for potential metal objects. These tests will be carried out from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Parents are asked not to enter the hospital, but rather to go to the main entrance where they will be greeted by staff with portable x-ray machines available to scan the candy.

“Due to Covid restrictions, please follow all necessary safety restrictions on hospital grounds and follow staff instructions upon arrival,” police said. “The Fostoria Police and the ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital believe it is best to take all reasonable steps possible to ensure the safety of our children and to help parents make an informed decision about the sweets their children have received. . “

Fostoria police remind parents to inspect their children’s candy. This includes inspecting packaging and disposing of candies if they appear unusual, torn, or discolored.