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UPDATED Aug 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Aug 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Masked suspect with CA ties accused in Philly
By The BriefBrief
Philadelphia police say a masked assault suspect accused of “terrifying” people is still at large and has ties to California. Authorities allege the suspect harassed and scared at least 15 people in the Philadelphia area in the early hours of Aug. 12, including one incident involving a baby doll-style Halloween mask.
WHO: A masked assault suspect accused of harassing and terrifying people; Philadelphia police
WHAT: Police say the suspect is still on the loose after allegedly terrifying at least 15 people while wearing a creepy baby doll-style Halloween mask; authorities report California ties.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 4:50 PM ET
WHERE: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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