EDINBURGH, Ind. — Edinburgh police are investigating a report of a suspicious clown and have increased patrols in the Applewood Mobile Home Community.
The investigation began around 11 p.m. Thursday after a man told police he saw a clown walking in his yard. The man told police he has red curly hair, a white painted face and a red smile. The clown continued walking along Prosser Drive.
Edinburgh police have added extra night patrols in the area.
Police chief David Mann has no evidence a crime was committed or there was intent to commit a crime and does not believe there is any immediate danger. He stresses it’s not illegal to dress up as a clown but it is out of the ordinary.
Across the country police have received reports of clowns along wood lines, walking along streets and in public places attempting to scare people. Behavioral experts say the phenomenon is a fad and will likely end as quickly as it began.
