Report of Alleged Clown Sighting in the Midlands

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)–A report of a Clown Sighting has now surfaced in the Midlands, say police.

According to Lexington Police, they responded to a report of suspicious persons in a vehicle at the  Park North Apartments.

Police Chief Terrence Green says two juveniles reported seeing a vehicle with a male driver dressed as a clown and a passenger dressed in a bear suit.

However, Police say there were inconsistencies in the juveniles account of the alleged incident.

Chief Green says complaints like this are taken seriously and fully investigated by officers.

Officers have increased patrols in the area says Green.

Green also adds, witnesses are encouraged to report suspicious activity, take photographs, note descriptions of persons or vehicles, and to pay

attention to the direction of travel if a vehicle leaves the area.