The TLDR on this one. A boy hears a woman scream in the woods... Then a clown emerges to hit him in the knee with a metal bat. Thus crippled, the boy is helpless as the clown runs back into the woods. (Presumably to do something bad to the woman who was screaming... Unless the clown WAS the woman?)
Be on the lookout in your own area and report all suspicious masked activity. It is very possible that clowns will soon be hiding behind other types of masks to throw off law enforcement. They may, for instance, wears presidential masks, since politicians and clowns share common ancestry, or so I've heard.
They might also try to join a violent "Black Bloc" formation, blending in to commit their terrible crimes without being arrested for it. Remember to report anyone that is acting suspicious, wearing a mask, too much face paint or attempting to purchase cream pies in bulk, with large orders of seltzer water.
Only by pulling together and being vigilant will we defeat the painted menace!