Radnor Township Police Warn Of Clown Threat Hoax

Radnor Township Police warning residents of clown threat hoax Friday afternoon.

According to police, area police departments are receiving information about "false postings on Instagram from account #wenotclowininaround."

"There was a picture of a person dressed as a clown and the statement under the picture read 'we will be at all high schools this Friday to either kidnap students or kill teachers when they go to their cars,'" according to the township website. "As of now, it appears to have happened in a few other States overnight as well. We are making our local schools aware of this information that is being posted online. If you have any real threat or concern please call 911."

Radnor Township School District said in a statement district administration has spoken to the police and confirmed they have deemed this threat as unfounded.

"RHS students have been assured by school administration that we

are aware of the hoax and that the school is safe," the district's state reads. "As a precautionary measure, security at tonight's football game will be especially vigilant."

Easttown Township Police said earlier today that no clowns were seen in the township despite rumors and "calls from concerned residents in reference to clown sightings."

Photo via NJ State Police