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Masked Center City Terror Suspect Nabbed in Las Vegas, Returns to Philly
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Masked Center City Terror Suspect Nabbed in Las Vegas, Returns to Philly

Zymire Hughes, 22, is back in Philadelphia after being tracked down and arrested in Las Vegas on Aug. 25 for allegedly terrorizing people in Center City while wearing a Chucky-style mask. He appeared in a Philadelphia court on a $100,000 bail and faces charges of terroristic threats, harassment, and simple assault. A Las Vegas police body-camera investigation helped locate him, and his next hearing is Sept. 22.

Masked Philly Threat Suspect Nabbed in Las Vegas
crime1 month ago

Masked Philly Threat Suspect Nabbed in Las Vegas

U.S. Marshals arrested 22-year-old Zymire Hughes in Las Vegas for allegedly terrorizing Center City Philadelphia residents while wearing a distinctive Halloween mask. He faces charges including terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault and intimidation and is being held in the Clark County Detention Center awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania after allegedly approaching 15–16 victims in the early morning hours of Aug. 15.

Chucky-Mask Terror in Center City: Suspect Identified, Warrant Issued
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Chucky-Mask Terror in Center City: Suspect Identified, Warrant Issued

Philadelphia police identified 22-year-old Zymire Hughes as the man wearing a distinctive Chucky-style mask who chased pedestrians in Center City, including a jogger who suffered a leg injury. An arrest warrant has been issued for Hughes on potential charges including terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault and intimidation. Authorities say he moved through City Hall and Suburban Station early on August 15, fled Pennsylvania (with links to California and Nevada), and is being sought with help from the U.S. Marshals Service; tips can be called in at 215-686-TIPS.

Philadelphia Police Seek Masked City Hall Suspect as Tips Pour In
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Philadelphia Police Seek Masked City Hall Suspect as Tips Pour In

Police in Philadelphia are pursuing a teenage, masked man—wearing a Chucky-like mask—who has terrorized pedestrians near City Hall in Center City, chasing joggers in early hours and allegedly implying a weapon. Investigators believe he’s filming encounters on his phone; the suspect is estimated to be 16–20 years old. He faces charges including terroristic threats, harassment, simple assault, and intimidation. Dozens of tips have been logged, with residents urged to call 215-686-TIPS to assist in identification and arrest.