3 Clowns Threatened to Kill Kids at School in Waukegan

WAUKEGAN, IL - Three people dressed in clown masks taunted and threatened children at Greenwood Elementary School in Waukegan with weapons Tuesday afternoon.

Police there say they responded to the school at 1:50 p.m. for a clown sighting. Children at the school said that during recess the three clowns stood at the edge of the school property and taunted them. One had a knife, another was carrying a briefcase and the third had a gun in his pocket.

The children all said the three threatened to return Friday and kill them.

Police checked the area, but found no suspects. The school was placed on a brief lockdown.

The incident is being taken "very seriously" by police.

Waukegan police will be providing extra watches during patrol shifts at all area schools for the time being.
Information on this incident should be sent to the CID “Tip-Line” at 847-360-9001.