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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Police investigation

Chilliwack RCMP investigating reports of tampered Halloween candy

Nov 3, 2025 | 9:27 AM

CHILLIWACK — A spokesperson for the Chilliwack RCMP detachment says police are investigating reports that Halloween candy distributed to trick-or-treaters had been tampered with or contained sharp objects.

According to a brief statement from Chilliwack RCMP Sgt. Alexandra Mulvihill, police have an open file into allegations made by various Chilliwack residents that Halloween candy in their possession contained sharp objects like pins or nails.

“Yes, we have an open file for this. The Officer has taken statements and seized the candy and wrappers to be examined by our forensic identification section,” Sgt. Mulvihill said. “I do not have a timeline for their exam and report.”

Social media lit up Friday night in Chilliwack Facebook groups, including Chilliwack Beware Crime and Safety and Chilliwack Moms, when people posted pictures purporting to show sharp objects inside packaging and chocolates.

One person named Mike Lingenfelter urged parents to check their kids’ candy. He said his friend’s kid traded with his kid and discovered a compromised candy package inside hers. Lingenfelter said the compromised candy package happened in the Prospera/Townsend area, referring to the arena now known as the Chilliwack Coliseum.

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After an initial post, Lingenfelter wrote in a follow-up post: “RCMP came to my house this morning and had taken our statements. They also bagged the evidence and are sending it to forensics to hopefully find DNA or a finger print!”

Another Facebook user named Joanna Paprocka Bodruch said, “Please check your kids candies. We found 4 chocolates with pins in them. Coote Street.”

Image: Facebook / Pins reportedly found inside Halloween candy.