Child finds needle in candy in Imperial
Karina Bazarte
IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA) – A terrifying moment for a family in Imperial County after a child discovers a needle inside a chocolate bar after trick-or-treating on halloween night.
The Imperial Police Department (IPD) says a father called saying his 12-year old child found a needle inside a fun size “Twix” candy bar.
Officers say the family went out for halloween on Friday near the area of Shoshonean and Canon Drive.
“On Saturday, November 1, the family was gathered inside of the garage, watching a baseball game and the 12 year-old boy got his bag of candy and he noticed went on wrapped the bar and noticed that there was a needle. Sticking out. The father immediately grabbed the candy, contacted us,” said Sgt. Jeremey Schaffer with IPD.
IPD say they collected the candy for evidence, and the case is still under investigation.