During the COVID-19 pandemic Halloween was had to be different. Some states and cities did not allow people to participate in it, but they still did. Utah County even had a huge dance party on the outskirts of Saratoga Springs that was eventually shut down after a body surf incident went wrong. The Eagle Mountain facebook pages came alive with videos of people stealing Halloween Candy. Because of COVID-19 a lot of people left bowls out for the kids to take candy from to maintain social distancing. But there were a lot of people that took advantage of this and stole the candy and the entire bowl. With the age of technology, these thieves were caught on video. Steve W writes, “BOWL BANDITS. Halloween night, bunch of kids jacked our bowl, in this masterfully set up and well-executed raid. No, I’m not calling the police over a two-dollar bowl and on teenagers having their prank. Yes, I’d really like my bowl back. I LIKED that bowl. Edit : bowl recovered. In pieces. Oh well.” This group of teenagers took off with the entire bowl.
Stebb H shared the video from her ring phone that shows a teenager grabbing their bowl of candy. “We don’t care about the candy, or our bowl, but it’s pretty frustrating older kids in a side by side took candy that was left for trick or treaters. If you guys know who the kids are, or better yet their parents maybe have a talk about basic respect for others. Not only taking the property of others, but taking the whole bowl of candy we just refilled for kids to enjoy. Tonight was still a blast we love this neighborhood. Hope everyone had a great night.”
Ashlyn W reported, “I saw a couple posts about a 4×4 stealing candy bowls…they took mine too. We had just refilled it. This is why we can’t have nice things.”
Eagle Mountain was not the only place that people were stealing candy from people’s porches. If you do a search in Facebook, you will see people all over the nation posting videos of Candy Pirates of Bowl Bandits.
Mike Kieffer – Editor-in-Chief, Cedar Valley Sentinel
Mike Kieffer is a dynamic leader and community advocate based in Eagle Mountain, Utah. He serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Cedar Valley Sentinel, a local publication dedicated to informing, inspiring, and elevating the Cedar Valley community through honest and accurate journalism. With a passion for fostering connections, Kieffer has made it his mission to highlight local businesses, provide reliable news, and support community development.
Beyond his editorial role, Kieffer is the owner of Lake Mountain Media, LLC, a company specializing in media and communications, and the co-owner of Quail Run Farms, which focuses on sustainable farming and community engagement. He also actively contributes to the local economy and culture as a member of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce.
Kieffer’s dedication extends to preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Cedar Valley area. He often participates in community-centered events and media, including podcasts that explore the unique aspects of life in the region. Through his varied endeavors, he remains a steadfast advocate for the growth and enrichment of the local community.