School District 43 parents are being asked to warn their kids that dressing up as "creepy clowns" and making threats is not a prank and could have serious consequences.
A letter sent out last week from Safer Schools Together stated that "Clown" threats of kidnaping or violence have surfaced in social media, primarily Instagram and Snapchat, but have so far not resulted in violence. Typically threats feature someone dressed as a clown making a threat and is part of a larger trend across North America.
However, the letter states that anyone who engages or participates in this type of threat will be disciplined and could face criminal charges.
Students who see this kind of behaviour on line are also urged to contact school officials or police.
The letter comes after Prince George schools were in lockdown after creepy clown style threats.
No schools in SD43 have been affected, according to a school district spokesperson.
