But for those who are interested in being a clown, it may be hard to find that desired costume. At some stores, consumers may face a few extra purchase and rental requirements.

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With the bizarre clown trend creeping people out across the nation and here in Connecticut, state police are issuing a warning about the consequences of actions perceived to be threatening.

Chief Joseph Massey said people should "think twice" before wearing such costumes on Halloween, after reports in Maine and elsewhere of suspicious behavior from people dressed as clowns.

After weeks of online threats of violence to schools statewide, some school districts are banning clown costumes to preemptively avoid hysteria.