News Release

The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of two reports of needles and pins found in Halloween candy.

Police are investigating incidents involving Halloween candy collected in the Main Street and Swanwick Avenue area and the Gerrard Street East and Jones Avenue area.

It is reported that:

• in both incidents, candy was collected while trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31, 2026
• in the Main Street and Swanwick Avenue area, a sewing needle and a pin were discovered in two separate pre-wrapped commercial Halloween treats
• in the Gerrard Street East and Jones Avenue area, two separate pins were discovered in 2 separate pre-wrapped commercial Halloween treats
• none of the needles or pins were consumed, and no injuries were reported

Investigators have determined that the trick-or-treating routes did not overlap.

The investigations remain ongoing, and police have not received any additional reports at this time.

Residents are encouraged to carefully inspect any candy collected while trick-or-treating. Anyone who discovers anything unusual or concerning is asked to contact police.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500.