Law enforcement has unveiled the identity of a sinister figure suspected of causing panic among the women of Philadelphia while donning a macabre disguise.
Officials are now urging the public to remain vigilant, suggesting that the suspect may have slipped out of Pennsylvania.
The suspect, Zymire Hughes, aged 22, is currently wanted with an arrest warrant issued against him, according to a police announcement. Hughes is implicated in an incident where he allegedly wore a spine-chilling Halloween mask reminiscent of Chucky while attacking a female victim.
This startling event occurred last Wednesday when Hughes reportedly pursued and harassed the woman.
The individual behind the mask, identified as Zymire Hughes, has an active warrant for his apprehension, authorities confirm. (Philadelphia Police Department)
He allegedly yelled at a woman asking her if she was “ready to die” while chasing others, police told FOX 29.
Surveillance cameras allegedly show Hughes running up to people in the city. A Dunkin’ Donuts in the city refused him service because he was wearing the mask.
A side-by-side image released by police shows the doll-masked suspect and surveillance footage of him allegedly pursuing a victim near City Hall. (Philadelphia Police Department)
After terrorizing several people, police say, he allegedly came face-to-face with a woman who was ready to fight back, News Media learned.
A woman trained in combat, Jameka Wilson, was able to fight Hughes when he reportedly threatened her.
“He was not guarding his midsection, so she kicked him hard in the chest. He stumbled and ran,” she said.
A masked man wanted for allegedly chasing and threatening people near Philadelphia’s City Hall is seen on surveillance video wearing a cracked baby doll Halloween mask. (Philadelphia Police Department)
Police say Hughes has connections to California and Nevada.
They describe him as a Black male with medium complexion, 5-foot-8, thin build, wearing a white Chucky-style Halloween mask with black hair, and a black/blue plaid backpack.