#1 A clown is seen at a market in Wasco, California.
It's a scene straight out of nightmares. Mysterious and terrifying clowns have been popping up around towns in southern California.
#2 The clown also apparently is visiting other nearby cities as well.
The epicenter of the clown hauntings is Wasco, a town about two hours north of L.A.
#3 The clown also is on Twitter and Facebook.
The so-called "Wasco Clown" has a surreal Instagram account, with pictures going back to early October.
#4 It's still mysterious.
The clown's identity remains unknown, but he told local media that he is dressing up as part of a year-long art project with his wife.
#5 The police is till waiting for crimes.
Wasco police are looking into the clown, but haven't taken action yet. "I am unaware of any crimes committed by clowns," an officer told Kern Golden Empire.
#6 No crimes reported yet.
"We have had no reports of any assaults by a clown nor have we any arrests of any clowns at any time I have been here and I have been here two years," the officer also said.
#7 “Oh Mr. Clown the mystique of it all is so enchanting.”
Unlike police in Wasco, law enforcement in Bakersfield isn't putting up with scary clowns; one teen has been arrested "on suspicion of annoying a minor," the Los Angeles Times reported, and police aren't giving up there. "We will make arrests on this," an officer told the paper. "We want this to sto
#8 But in the meantime, here’s another picture of the Wasco Clown.
Have a scary night.
#9 Still, it looks like the Wasco Clown’s influence is already spreading fast.
The 14-year-old boy in Bakersfield was arrested and he admitted his guilt and explained he got the idea from a hoax he'd seen online.
#10 Wasco climbs a lamp post and ascends into our nightmares.
All in all, this is one of the most terrifying stories we've come across recently, and we apologize in advance for ruining your dreams tonight.
