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Suspect in doll mask filmed chasing, terrorizing woman in Philadelphia: police Headline from WGN Chicago, from the development of Aug 18, 2026
Newest development Aug 20, 2026 · 3 reports Suspect in doll mask terrorizing women has been identified: Police
Police say the suspect caused one woman to "stumble and sustain injury" before he stopped pursuing her.
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Suspect in doll mask filmed chasing, terrorizing woman in Philadelphia: police
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Aug 20, 2026 Newest
Suspect in doll mask terrorizing women has been identified: Police
Headline from Phl17 · 3 reports in this development
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WGN Chicago
Suspect in doll mask filmed chasing, terrorizing woman in Philadelphia: police ↗ (opens WGN Chicago) Published Aug 18, 2026
Same headline from 15 more outlets WGN Chicago's feed description Police say the suspect caused one woman to "stumble and sustain injury" before he stopped pursuing her.
WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg
Suspect in doll mask filmed chasing, terrorizing woman: police ↗ (opens WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg) Published Aug 18, 2026
WSPA Greenville-Spartanburg's feed description One woman who said she was targeted by the suspect suspect said he didn't seem to have a "goal."
Fox News
Masked menace films himself chasing residents as terrified victims scream for help: Police ↗ (opens Fox News) Published Aug 18, 2026
Fox News's feed description Surveillance video shows a masked man in a doll mask chasing and assaulting people near Philadelphia City Hall before fleeing into a train station.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Man in creepy mask identified by Philadelphia police after threats near City Hall ↗ (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia) Published Aug 20, 2026
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description Philadelphia police have identified a man they say was wanted for threatening and chasing people near City Hall last week. Police shared a photo of 22-year-old Zymire Hughes on social media Thursday, stating that he was wanted in connection with the Aug. 12 assaults.
Phl17
Suspect in doll mask terrorizing women has been identified: Police ↗ (opens Phl17) Published Aug 20, 2026
Phl17's feed description PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- Masked suspect in Center City assaults identified, police say Philadelphia police have identified a 22-year-old man accused of assaulting and terrorizing multiple people while wearing a doll-like mask in Center City.
Los Angeles Times
Man in creepy doll mask who has terrified Philadelphians may be headed to L.A., police say ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times) Published Aug 20, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description A man wearing a creepy doll mask terrorizing victims in Philadelphia has known ties to California, according to authorities.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Police: Man in creepy doll mask who has terrified Philly has ties to Las Vegas ↗ (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal) Published Aug 21, 2026
Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description A man caught on video terrorizing a woman in Philadelphia reportedly has known ties to Las Vegas and Los Angeles, according to authorities.
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