The Chatham-Kent Police is aware of the ‘creepy clown’ hoax circulating across social media, according to CKPS Public Information Officer Renee Cowell.
“Our Youth Officer is working very diligently with local school officials to ensure the safety of all students across our community,” Const. Cowell said in a statement. “At this time, there have been no official ‘clown sightings’ reported to our police service and we’re working towards getting sites removed by the students who posted them.”
The CKPS would like to remind everyone that although it is not an offence to dress in this fashion, police response will be dictated by your actions (ie: uttering threats, being in possession of a weapon, mischief, cause disturbance, trespassing).
“We would also like to encourage all parents to ensure their child’s online behaviour is acceptable, respectful and legal,” the release said.
Internet Safety tips may be found at https://www.cybertip.ca/app/en/internet_safety
