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Updated: 11:26 AM Jun 3, 2009
UPDATE: Sheriff Says Suspicious Clown is a Big Misunderstanding
Investigators said the clown approached children, but fled when adults came near. Posted: 11:20 AM Jun 3, 2009Reporter: Dave Benton Email Address: dave.benton@wsaz.com |
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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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To Just Me - heard he was from that area, maybe Circleville, why?
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does anyone know if this guy is from Chillicothe, ohio would like to know.
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Ok. Obviously we all should know by now that us citizens need to take care of ourselves despite whatever the almighty police dept. says. Parents: keep your kids in sight. It sounds simple, but I know it isn't.
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