Philadelphia police say they have identified the masked suspect accused of frightening and assaulting women on city streets.
Authorities are now urging the public to remain alert, warning that the man may have left Pennsylvania.
Police have issued an active arrest warrant for 22-year-old Zymire Hughes. Investigators allege Hughes was wearing a disturbing Chucky-style Halloween mask when he attacked a woman.
The incident reportedly unfolded last Wednesday, when the suspect allegedly followed the woman and chased her down.
Police identified the masked suspect as 22-year-old Zymire Hughes and said an arrest warrant remains active. (Philadelphia Police Department)
According to police speaking with FOX 29, the suspect also allegedly shouted at one woman, asking whether she was “ready to die,” while pursuing others in the area.
Surveillance footage allegedly captured Hughes running toward people in Philadelphia. Police said a city Dunkin’ Donuts also refused to serve him because he was wearing the mask.
A side-by-side image released by police shows the doll-masked suspect and surveillance footage of him allegedly pursuing a victim near City Hall. (Philadelphia Police Department)
After terrorizing several people, police say, he allegedly came face-to-face with a woman who was ready to fight back, News Outlet learned.
A woman trained in combat, Jameka Wilson, was able to fight Hughes when he reportedly threatened her.
“He was not guarding his midsection, so she kicked him hard in the chest. He stumbled and ran,” she said.
A masked man wanted for allegedly chasing and threatening people near Philadelphia’s City Hall is seen on surveillance video wearing a cracked baby doll Halloween mask. (Philadelphia Police Department)
Police say Hughes has connections to California and Nevada.
They describe him as a Black male with medium complexion, 5-foot-8, thin build, wearing a white Chucky-style Halloween mask with black hair, and a black/blue plaid backpack.
