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Man in creepy doll mask who has terrified Philadelphians may be headed to L.A., police say

Los Angeles Times • August 20, 2026 • nation

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A man identified as 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was caught on video terrorizing a 40-year-old woman in downtown Philadelphia near City Hall on August 12, wearing a white face mask and making threatening comments.
Hughes allegedly caused the woman to fall and sustain injuries while holding his hand behind his back in a threatening manner before fleeing to a nearby rail station.
Authorities have issued an active warrant for Hughes' arrest, noting he may have fled Pennsylvania and has known ties to California, particularly the L.A. area, as well as Nevada.
Philadelphia Police are collaborating with the U.S. Marshals to locate Hughes, who reportedly travels frequently between the East Coast and West Coast for employment reasons.