Evergreen Park Police Investigate 'Creepy Clown' Sightings

EVERGREEN PARK, IL -- Evergreen Park police fielded several calls Tuesday evening about a person wearing a clown suit roaming the village.

Sightings were reported by the Evergreen Park Public Library at 94th Street and Troy Avenue, and the others at Klein (Circle) Park, near 97th Street and Homan Avenue. Captain Peter Donovan, of the Evergreen Park Police Department, said these were the first reports received by police.

A photo circulating neighborhood Facebook groups showed a clown similar in appearance to the one reported in Worth on Monday.

“We are aware of the photo on Facebook; which looks like it was taken by the lanai [patio] at Klein [Circle] Park,” Donovan said. “It was reported there are Snapchats going around as well.”

Donovan added that none of the complaints police have received saw or made any references to clowns threatening or approaching residents, particularly children.

Law enforcement agencies around the nation have reported an uptick of people dressed as clown characters acting in a menacing manner, as well as unspecified social media threats by “crazy clowns” threatening schools and college campuses. Such sightings have accelerated with Halloween approaching.

“As always we ask everyone to call 911 to report any suspicious activity or persons,” Donovan said. .