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Chucky Masked Menace Terrorizes Philadelphia
19 Aug
Summary
- Suspect in Chucky mask threatened at least six people.
- Incidents occurred early August 12 near City Hall in Philadelphia.
- Alleged attacker recorded encounters, possibly for social media.
Police in Philadelphia are actively seeking an unidentified individual who wore a Chucky mask while threatening pedestrians. The disturbing incidents unfolded early on August 12, spanning approximately 15 minutes near 15th and Chestnut streets, close to City Hall. The suspect targeted at least six random individuals, causing fear and intimidation.
Investigators believe the masked person may have been recording the harassment on a smartphone, potentially for social media. During one encounter, the suspect confronted a jogger, asking, "Are you ready to die?" The terrified woman fled, sustaining a leg injury. The suspect is described as a thin male, approximately 5-foot-8, believed to be between 16 and 20 years old, wearing dark clothing and the distinctive mask.
