You should do a search on false clown report and read up.
I did and noted a number of false reports. Doesn't change the fact that a number of threats have been made and some have used the clown get-up to incite a reaction. It is those I base my comments on. Can't ignore the actual bad because of false reports. Same goes for those making the false reports and going out of their way to cause mayhem because they think they have an excuse - far too many are on the lookout to cater to their violent side and they need to be treated like the rabid dogs they are.