Crystal Lake Police Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Social Media Post in Light of Creepy Clown Trend

The Crystal Lake Police Department is investigating a suspicious incident involving a social media post.

Within the comment of the post, Prairie Ridge High School was mentioned. The post was generated from an anonymous account, which “clowns” in the name. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been notified about the incident.

While there is no evidence suggesting the implied threat is credible, Crystal Lake Police are taking the crime seriously. Members of the Crystal Lake Police Investigations Unit are working with District 155 in trying to identify the person responsible for the social media post and applying all appropriate criminal charges to the offender, according to a news release.

The Crystal Lake Police Department would like to remind citizens that if they see anything suspicious to call 9-1- 1 and report the incident to police.