Event Brief
Police identify suspect in Philadelphia women harassment
By The BriefBrief · Sources (9)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: Philadelphia police identified Zymire Hughes, 22, as the man accused of terrorizing women while wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask. Authorities said he has an active warrant and may have fled Pennsylvania, and asked the public to watch for him after an Aug. 12 assault captured on surveillance video.
WHO: Philadelphia police
WHAT: Police identified Zymire Hughes as a suspect accused of assaulting and chasing women while wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask; an active warrant was issued and the public was asked to watch for him.
WHEN: Aug 12, 2026
WHERE: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
WHY: Police identified the suspect tied to an Aug. 12 assault captured on surveillance video.
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