Target pulls clown masks from stores, online after recent scares
Target has pulled almost all of the clown masks from their stores and online due to recent scares nationwide, a Target spokesperson confirmed Monday.
Meanwhile real clowns are lashing out at the pranksters for impersonating clowns.
Some Halloween costume chains have reported a spike in evil clown attire since the craze started a few months ago, but Target is the first to decline the profits.
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