(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Norfolk County Detachment is warning all residents about tainted candy after police were called to an Evergreen Hill Road, Simcoe, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Thursday, May 15, 2014 at approximately 4:48 p.m., police were contacted after two youths were admitted to hospital after ingesting a noxious substance.
Through investigation it was determined that two 15 year old males attended the Norfolk General Hospital on Monday, May 12, 2014 after consuming candy suspected of being tainted with a noxious substance.
Both youths were treated and released from hospital and investigation is ongoing to determine the substance.
Police suspect that the noxious substance is drug related and are warning all residents to be aware of the source where candy is purchased. Purchase your candies from reputable retail outlets and avoid purchasing from unknown individuals.
Police want all parents or care givers to speak with their children and inform them of the dangers of purchasing unwrapped or modified candy off unknown individuals.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should immediately contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1 – 888 – 310 – 1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1 – 800 – 222 – 8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.helpsolvecrime.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.