Man seen in Philadelphia wearing creepy, Chucky-style mask is arrested in Las Vegas, authorities say
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Key Points:
- Zymire Hughes was arrested in Las Vegas for allegedly wearing a Chucky-style mask and harassing people in Philadelphia, including chasing a jogger and causing injuries.
- Philadelphia authorities issued a warrant based on felony and misdemeanor assault charges, with potential additional charges pending after his arrest.
- Hughes is currently held without bail in Clark County Detention Center, with a court hearing scheduled for Thursday morning.
- Police linked Hughes to multiple incidents in Center City through security footage and eyewitness identification, and believe he used the mask to attract attention to his social media accounts.
- Hughes is on probation in Montgomery County, and officials urge any other victims to come forward as they continue investigating his actions.
