Barrie Police investigate razor blade found in Halloween candy
Barrie Police are investigating after a child found a razor blade inside a box of Halloween candy collected near Wessenger Park. The child was not injured.
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Barrie Police Service officers are investigating after a child discovered what appeared to be a razor blade inside a Halloween candy box. The incident occurred following trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, when a group of children gathered treats near Wessenger Park in a southwest neighbourhood.
What happened to the candy?
In the days following Halloween, one child noticed a smell of nail glue while attempting to open a box of Smarties and found a small razor blade inside. The child was not injured.
What is the status of the investigation?
Police have not yet been able to determine which home handed out the candy. Investigators have submitted the item for forensic analysis, and no other similar incidents have been reported. Barrie Police remind parents and caregivers to inspect children's Halloween candy and report any suspicious items.
Quick answers
Was anyone hurt? No, police confirmed the child was not injured.
Where was the candy collected? The candy was received by children trick-or-treating in the area of Wessenger Park in a southwest neighbourhood.
What should parents do? Barrie Police advise parents and caregivers to check all Halloween candy and report any unusual or suspicious items to police.
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Barrie Police Service officers are investigating after a child discovered what appeared to be a razor blade inside a Halloween candy box.
“Barrie Police are investigating after a child discovered what appeared to be a razor blade inside a box of Halloween candy.”
Razor blade found inside Halloween candy box · paragraph 1The incident occurred following trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, when a group of children gathered treats near Wessenger Park in a southwest neighbourhood.
“On Sat., Oct. 31, 2026, a group of children were trick-or-treating in the area of Wessenger Park in a southwest neighbourhood.”
Razor blade found inside Halloween candy box · paragraph 2In the days following Halloween, one child noticed a smell of nail glue while attempting to open a box of Smarties and found a small razor blade inside.
“In the days following, one child noticed a smell of nail glue while attempting to open a box of Smarties and discovered a small razor blade inside.”
Razor blade found inside Halloween candy box · paragraph 2The child was not injured.
“The child was not injured.”
Razor blade found inside Halloween candy box · paragraph 3Police have not yet been able to determine which home handed out the candy.
“Police have, so far, been unable to determine which residence handed out the candy.”
Razor blade found inside Halloween candy box · paragraph 4Investigators have submitted the item for forensic analysis, and no other similar incidents have been reported.
“The item has since been submitted for forensic analysis. No other similar incidents have been reported.”
Razor blade found inside Halloween candy box · paragraph 4Barrie Police remind parents and caregivers to inspect children's Halloween candy and report any suspicious items.
“Barrie Police remind parents and caregivers to check their children’s Halloween candy and report any suspicious or unusual items.”
Razor blade found inside Halloween candy box · paragraph 5
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