Police say man wearing clown nose poses no serious threat

A 21-year-old Harrisburg man who wears a red clown nose while walking in New Cumberland is not violent and poses no serious threat to the public, borough police said.

Witnesses told officers they've seen the man point a toy gun at passing traffic and stare at people walking by. He's been cited for disorderly conduct three times since May, police said.


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The issue has garnered much attention on New Cumberland's Facebook page, where some people say they are concerned about him.

New Cumberland police say the man is mentally ill.