ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orange County high school alerted parents Tuesday morning after students reported seeing a clown carrying a weapon.
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The Orlando Police Department said it received a report of a clown running through Wadeview Park, near Boone High School, while carrying a kitchen knife, but no one was found when officers went to the area.
In a message to parents, Boone High’s principal said the clown allegedly showed a weapon to students but added that the “school is safe.”
The principal said the school is working with police as they investigate the incident.
No injuries were reported.
A "creepy clown" craze has gripped the nation, with numerous clown sightings reported across the United States.
Meanwhile, McDonald's said Ronald McDonald is keeping a low profile with reports of creepy clown sightings on the rise.
McDonald's Corp. said Tuesday that it is being "thoughtful in respect to Ronald McDonald's participation in community events" as a result of the "current climate around clown sightings in communities." The company did not provide any other details about how often its red-haired mascot makes appearances, and how that will change.
The burger chain's decision comes after a rash of pranks around the country that have involved eerie clown sightings. The reports have forced police in some areas to respond.
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