Harrisburg police warn parents after nail reportedly found in Halloween candy

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

HARRISBURG, Ill. (KBSI) – The Harrisburg Police Department is urging parents to carefully inspect their children’s Halloween candy after a resident reported finding a nail inside a piece of candy.

According to police, a local parent reported discovering the nail in candy their child received while trick-or-treating over the weekend.

The parent told police the candy wrapper had a hole in it and that the candy was attracted to a magnet, prompting a closer inspection.

A nail was then found sticking into the candy, according to the department.

Police are encouraging parents to thoroughly check their children’s Halloween candy and report anything suspicious.

Anyone who discovers potentially tampered candy is asked to contact the Harrisburg Police Department at 618-252-8661.

Police have not released information about where the candy was distributed or whether any injuries were reported.