Creepy Clown Rumors Prompt Police Presence at North Haven Schools Tuesday

NORTH HAVEN, CT — North Haven had extra police presence at all of its public schools on Tuesday as a result of the “creepy” clown threats that have been popping up on social media throughout the state, according to NBC Connecticut.

NBC reports North Haven Superintendent of Schools Robert Cronin informed parents on Monday night that police patrols would be added on Tuesday, similar to the response in Naugatuck.

Naugatuck Police investigated several social media posts that vaguely mention clowns and local schools.

“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.

Security and a police presence was added at schools Tuesday.

Related: Creepy Clown Reports Popping Up in Several Connecticut Towns

In a Tuesday morning update, Naugatuck Police Lt. Bryan Cammarata said "just an update to all you parents out there - ALL IS WELL!!"

"The schools are all in session and the day has been very uneventful ... except for learning ... there is much learning taking place ... and clown free learning at that ...," Cammarata said.

A rumor spread that Quinnipiac University in Hamden was on lockdown Monday night, but the school tweeted that everything was running normally. Public safety received several reports about a clown but found nothing upon investigation, according to the Hartford Courant.

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