Post by Joanna on Feb 2, 2014 1:28:11 GMT -5
Police deal with 10 reports involving a clown in Devon and Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Police dealt with a total of ten incidents involving 'clowns' in the past year, new data has revealed.
The Police force responded to incidents ranging from a man who received an unexpected package containing a clown doll and an “allegation against a male supposedly demanding youths dress up as a clown amongst other demands”.
The list, which can be viewed in full below, also included an allegation of assault on female by a male dressed as a clown.
The figures, revealed in a freedom of information request, follow a string of sightings of clowns across the country.
Full list for the year 2013 of separate Devon and Cornwall police incidents containing the key word ‘clown’
Missing person with clown tattoo
Stolen gold clown necklace
Male causing traffic hazard wearing clown nose
Second report of male causing traffic hazard wearing clown nose
Clown mask found at the scene of an assault
Third party report of a female having seen a male dressed as a clown
Allegation against male supposedly demanding youths dress up as a clown amongst other demands
Male suffering from mental health issues caused disruption whilst wearing a clown mask
Male received unexpected package containing clown doll
Allegation of assault on female by a male dressed as a clown.
Source: The Plymouth Herald, January 27, 2014.