Philadelphia Halloween mask suspect Zymire Hughes may have fled state: police
Key Points:
- Zymire Hughes, 22, is wanted by Philadelphia police for allegedly terrorizing women while wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask during multiple incidents on August 12, including chasing and assaulting a woman.
- Hughes filmed his actions on a cellphone and harassed more than a dozen pedestrians, though he did not physically harm anyone or brandish a weapon, according to police.
- Authorities believe Hughes may have fled Pennsylvania and has connections to California and Nevada; he is currently on probation for a prior crime in Montgomery County.
- Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner condemned Hughes' behavior and warned against copycats, emphasizing that Hughes will face felony and misdemeanor charges.
- Police have identified three social media accounts linked to Hughes and describe him as a 5-foot-8 Black male with a medium complexion, wearing a white mask and carrying a black/blue plaid backpack.