Garden centre owners were left shocked after catching a clown on camera.
Footage taken at JVI Secret Gardens in Nashville, US, shows the “bozo” sneaking around the site at night.
The thief appears to wear a Pennywise mask – emulating the character from Stephen King’s hit novel and the subsequent films ‘IT’.
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The suspect reportedly stole a saw blade before departing, as reported by Need To Know.
Derek Johnson, owner of the garden centre, told local news that his business partner watched on camera as the clown stumbled about the site.
The thief had reportedly broken in through a fence.
Talking to News Channel 5 Nashville, Johnson explains that his business partner wanted him to check the scene out – but he refused.
“I said, ‘Nope, I’m not going up there’,” he said.
The savvy owner instead decided to scare the thief off.
He said: “When I clicked the speaker, I think it made a noise, and he acknowledged it and said, ‘I’m leaving’ and jetted.”
The garden centre is calling for the public’s help in identifying the clown.
“Anyone know this clown?” they said.
“This bozo decided to pay us an early-morning visit and we don’t joke around with matters like that.
“We often say that working at JVI is a circus but this isn’t what we meant!
“Anyone with info is encouraged to please let us know.”
Social media users have been left stunned by the clip.
“What in the world?!?!! Any Halloween shops in the area recently sell this mask? What did they do? Steal vandalize?” asked one person.
“Nope. Not creepy at all,” added someone else.
Emily said: “Ok what?? This is terrifying.”
“Not ok!!!,” said another viewer.
Jam Press has contacted the local police for comment.
