A clown on the loose in Rhyl terrifying passersby was stopped by police - and unmasked as a wanted man.
North Wales Police's PCSO Sabrina Illman, who covers the east of Rhyl area, was called to reports of a man donning a mask 'causing distress' in the Denbighshire town.
Ms Illman checked the man's details and discovered he was wanted.
The extraordinary arrest comes as r eports of "scary clowns" across North Wales continues to increase.
Pranksters dressed up as scary clowns have already been spotted in Llandudno Junction, Dwygyfylchi, Tal y Bont and Caernarfon .
North Wales Police have issued a statement on the craze.
They said: "We are aware of the recent craze involving people wearing clown masks.
"North Wales Police have received reports of incidents across the region however no offences have been disclosed.
"However, we are urging those responsible not to do it - this could affect vulnerable people in the community.
"Don't give these idiots publicity by sharing photos on social media. Let us know who they area if you known them - we'll have a word!"
PCSO Sabrina Illman, who covers the east of Rhyl area, tweeted on Sunday: "Male in a clown mask causing distress in Rhyl this morning. Stop checked.
"Turns out he was wanted #whostheclownnow ? #notsofunnynowisit "
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/nabbed-rhyl-clown-prankster-turns-12002615
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