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Man Wearing Halloween-Style Mask Wanted for Terrorizing Women in Philadelphia
Witnesses said the man chased and threatened people several times last week, and police have surveillance video as they investigate.
- On Monday, the Philadelphia Police Department launched a search for a masked suspect who allegedly harassed at least six people near Philadelphia City Hall last Wednesday. Capt. Jason Smith said the individual wore a distinctive "Chucky" Halloween mask.
- Surveillance footage from last Wednesday shows the suspect filming encounters for "his own purposes" during a nearly 20-minute spree. He blocked a jogger's path and asked if she was "ready to die," causing her to injure her leg while fleeing.
- At 5:20 a.m., the suspect entered a Dunkin' on the 1500 block of Chestnut Street but was refused service due to his mask. Police describe the individual as a thin Black male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, aged 16 to 20.
- Investigators are scouring social media to identify the suspect, who faces charges including terroristic threats and simple assault upon apprehension. Smith urged victims to call 215-686-TIPS, noting that while six people were targeted, only one has reported the incident.
- Local workers expressed concern over the "disturbing" encounters, with some questioning whether the acts were part of an online prank. Officials warned potential offenders that they are actively working to locate the suspect in Philadelphia.
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