What is happening with clowns chasing children? It’s a bizarre trend that has parents scratching their heads. Seriously, is there some underground forum where individuals are planning to terrify kids while dressed as clowns? What started as unsettling stories has escalated into two alarming incidents this week involving people in clown costumes chasing after children.
Parents everywhere are understandably furious. In a frightening pattern, reports of creepy clown sightings are emerging across the nation. From a series of unsettling encounters in a South Carolina town to an arrest in Kentucky, these unsettling figures don’t appear to be fading away. Now, even New York and New Jersey are experiencing their own tales of clown-related fright, with children at the center of these incidents.
Incident in Syracuse, NY
In Syracuse, NY, a 10-year-old boy on his way to school encountered three individuals in clown attire. According to CNY Central, the child reported that the clowns approached him, prompting him to flee and call 911. He was later found hiding, understandably terrified. Despite providing descriptions to the police, no suspects have been identified. Other witnesses, including another boy who claimed to have been chased, have come forward. Police have classified the clowns’ behavior as harassment, and they assure the community that such actions “will not be tolerated” due to the potential danger posed to children.
Incident in Phillipsburg, NJ
Meanwhile, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the situation has escalated even further. Clowns here are reportedly wielding weapons. In a shocking account reported by CBS New York, a boy named Jake Thompson saw a clown in a green and yellow costume, armed with what he described as a katana. The clown allegedly taunted him with, “I’m gonna getcha,” before Jake ran home, completely shaken. His mother, Emily Thompson, noted that he was visibly shaken and out of breath when he returned.
Jake wasn’t alone; just last Sunday, three clowns supposedly emerged from nearby woods and chased another child at a local park.
Any other parents feeling the urge to confront these clowns? I’m ready to put my boxing training to use on anyone who thinks it’s amusing to scare children. It’s absurd! Even friendly clowns can be intimidating, but those lurking in alleys or woods are just plain wrong.
As parents, we have enough worries without the added fear of our children being pursued by frightening clowns on their way to school. Let’s hope this troubling trend fades quickly and that everyone stays safe. For more insights into pregnancy and related topics, visit this excellent resource on artificial insemination.
In summary, two separate incidents involving clowns chasing children have occurred recently, causing alarm among parents. Reports from Syracuse and Phillipsburg describe frightening encounters with these figures, prompting concerns about safety and the need for community action.