Authorities Alarmed As Reports of "Creepy Clown" Luring Kids into the Woods Increased

What initially appeared as a prank has now alarmed authorities as more and more reports of creepy clown sightings were reported to the police.

The clowns described as "creepy" based on the reports are said to lure victims into the woods. Because of this, parents of kids called for heightened security especially in the area where most sightings were reported.

Reports say that the clowns were clad in white and are seen in North Carolina. What used to be just a simple prank is no longer a laughing matter as it has gone out of hand. The Winston-Salem police are on top of the situation and are hunting down creepy clowns described as wearing white overalls, red shoes, with gloves and a red nose, according to a report by the New York Post.

Reports say that last Sunday, some creepy clowns tried to lure kids into the woods with treats, while a resident in Old Oak Ridge Road tried to chase one near a residential area. Emergency hotline 911 is also receiving reports of sightings of the "creepy" clowns.

The police presence was increased after the incident last Sunday were two children saw a creepy clown that tried to entice them with treats in the Winston-Salem neighborhood. One adult witness said he heard the clown and that the suspect disappeared before the police arrived on the scene.

TV personality Sarah Krueger even posted a photo of the area where creepy clowns were spotted. "This is where clown sighting was reported," Krueger said in a Tweet.  

The alarm even increased when two hours after the incident, the local police received an anonymous call saying there was another sighting two miles away from the first, according to Fox News.

But before the police got involved, there were rumors about the creepy clowns circulating in the neighborhood. Although no one paid serious attention and it wasn't considered a threat until the incident last Sunday.

Today, various law enforcement agencies are investigating the reports especially in residential areas and the authorities are not taking the issue lightly. In the Greenville County, some reports say that creepy clowns do knock on doors, too.

Despite numerous reports, there's still no visual evidence of these creepy clowns but the police forces remain focused and are adamant to put a stop to the "creepy clown" scare that is causing a disturbance in the community.