Police receive numerous tips in attempt to identify masked man terrorizing people in Center City Philadelphia - 6abc.com
Philadelphia police are seeking a young man wearing a 'Chucky' mask who has been terrorizing pedestrians near City Hall. The suspect has allegedly made threats and filmed his encounters, leading to potential charges of harassment and terroristic threats.
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia police have received a number of tips as they attempt to identify a masked man who is terrorizing people in Center City.
The man wears a "Chucky-like" mask and has chased people around City Hall in the early morning hours. He even asked one woman, "Are you ready to die?" according to police.
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Investigators believe he is filming the encounters on his phone.
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