A Hunter entertainer has been forced to change her business practices due to the “creepy clown” fad sweeping the globe.
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Ruby The Clown said a man recently abused her as she was stopped at traffic lights.
The incident led her to warn her staff to remove their makeup after their shifts.
Ruby, who often works in Maitland, said she hoped it was a temporary precaution.
“I hope it doesn’t become ridiculous,” she said. “That could absolutely ruin a fabulous entertainment industry.”
Ruby says she has a point of difference to the “creepy clowns” – she doesn’t wear white face paint.
“That’s going to distance our company,” she said.
Kurri Kurri’s Oops! The Clown no longer works in the industry but said the fad made her glad she had closed her business.
Central Hunter crime manager Detective Inspector Mitch Dubojski has warned about the dangers of a new trend that involves people dressing as clowns, loitering in public places and chasing people.
There have been several cases reported in the Hunter in recent days, as the the phenomenon has gathered momentum on social media across the nation.
But police say they will take a tough stance against people caught intimidating others, trespassing or behaving in an otherwise dangerous way.