Clown Crime

• Clown pranks in US causing major disruptions, wasting police resources

  Dozens of clown hoaxes have surfaced across the U.S., largely on social media with authorities are being forced to take them seriously as a potential threat to public safety.

  World

  Oct 5, 2016
  
• School district bans clown costumes, ‘symbols of terror’ for Halloween

  A school district is banning clown costumes and any "symbols of terror" during this year's Halloween season as authorities investigate the authenticity of clown-related social media posts.

  Crime

  Oct 4, 2016
  
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• Pair of teens charged with crimes related to scary clown reports

  Authorities say a 13-year-old girl in Virginia and a 14-year-old boy in Houston have been charged with crimes related to recent reports of scary clowns appearing in several states.

  Crime

  Oct 3, 2016
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• Clown mask crimes: Arizona teens latest arrested in fast food restaurant robberies

  Two teens have been arrested in connection with a pair of armed robberies at a Phoenix fast food restaurants. Surveillance video from one of the stores shows the suspect was wearing a clown mask at the time of the robbery.

  Crime

  Sep 30, 2016