UPDATE: Wednesday 6/3
POMEROY, Ohio (WSAZ) --The Meigs County Sheriff says concerns of a mysterious clown approaching children, then fleeing are really a "big misunderstanding that got blown out of proportion."

Sheriff Robert Beegle tells WSAZ.com that the man was a student at an area clown school and had not changed out of his costume and makeup.

Sheriff Beegle say officers interviewed that man Tuesday night and also did a background check. They also checked his computer.

Beegle says nothing suspicious was found and the case is closed.

Original Story
MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Clowns are supposed to be fun and entertaining, but police say a mysterious clown in Meigs County, Ohio is becoming a concern for parents and children.

Investigators say the clown approaches children, but flees when adults come near.

They say he’s showed up in two places where kids hang out, including a ball field in Pomeroy where he even did some juggling for them.

Police have been on the lookout for a tall man with a red wig and clown make-up. Parents say the clown called himself "Loopey" and juggled lemons.

Deputies tell us they do have a suspect, but they're not even sure it's the right guy.

So far, no arrests have been made.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Meigs County Sheriff's Department.

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