Needle Found In Kit Kat Handed Out On Halloween: Huntley PD

HUNTLEY, IL — The Huntley Police Department believes someone tampered with candy handed out on Halloween after a child found a large sewing needle inside a Kit Kat bar, police said. A Huntley resident said the candy came from the Talamore subdivision in Huntley and the child didn't realize the needle was inside until biting into the candy, according to a post on the Huntley Police Department Facebook page.

"At this point, it is unknown where or when the object was inserted into the candy," police said. "The entry point of the needle was visible on the exterior of the candy wrapper."

No one was injured in the incident, which was reported on Wednesday, police said.

Authorities are urging parents to inspect their kids candy and throw away any that has wrappers that appear ripped, punctured or tampered with in any way.

Police are also asking anyone with information on this incident or similar circumstances to contact Detective Kallantzes at tkallantzes@huntley.il.us. You can also contact the Tip Line at 847-515-5333 or text TIP HUNTLEY followed by your message to 888777.

Tips can also be made online.