Nail found in child's Halloween candy in Nebraska

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 16:34 · Archive

Police in Scottsbluff, Nebraska are investigating after a parent found an inch-long nail in a Snickers bar their child received while trick-or-treating.

Scottsbluff Police responded to a residence near East Overland and Seventh Avenue on Saturday at 10:48 p.m. after a parent found an inch-long nail in a Snickers Ghulish Green chocolate bar that their child had received while trick-or-treating. Officers inspected the candy and confirmed the nail was lodged inside it.

The child was not severely injured in the incident. Police believe the candy came from a residence near Westmoor School area. According to Scottsbluff Police, the possible suspect residence was decorated with large spider webs for Halloween. The potential suspect was described as an older man with gray hair and blue eyes wearing dinosaur pyjamas.

Scottsbluff Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to report it as soon as possible. They also remind parents to check their children's candy for potential tampering.

How it is being reported

• Scottsbluff Police called after parent finds inch-long nail in Halloween candy barScottsbluff Police were called after a parent found a nail in their child’s Halloween candy on Saturday.1011Now · 1 Nov, 16:11
• Scottsbluff Police called after parents find inch-long nail in Halloween candy barScottsbluff Police were called after a parent found a nail in their child’s Halloween candy on Saturday.WOWT · 1 Nov, 16:11

In this story: Scottsbluff Police · Scottsbluff · Nebraska · Westmoor School

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