Crime & Safety
Naugatuck Police Investigating After 'Clowns' Mentioned on Social Media: BREAKING
Police stressed that they don't believe the posts are "credible" but there will be extra police presence at all schools Tuesday. BREAKING
NAUGATUCK, CT — The Naugatuck Police Department tonight is investigating non-specific posts that surfaced on social media involving “clowns” mentioning Naugatuck schools specifically, police said late Monday.
Based on their investigation these posts contained information that "we do not believe to be credible, however the Naugatuck police are thoroughly investigating these posts and any persons connected to them," police said in a statement.
The Naugatuck Police has been in communication with the Naugatuck Superintendent of School's Office and the Naugatuck Board of Education regarding these posts, and as a precautionary measure there will be added security and police presence at all Naugatuck schools tomorrow, Tuesday October 4.
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The Naugatuck Police Department is asking anyone that might have information regarding these posts to contact the Naugatuck Police Department at 203-729-5221 or the NPD Confidential Tip Line at 203-720-1010.
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