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A Donelson, Tennessee business owner is developing a new fear after catching a clown on camera attempting to steal from his garden center. JVI Secret Gardens owner Derek Johnson was alerted by his business partner to a person in a mask on the surveillance cameras.
The suspect, resembling the character "Pennywise," had broken through the back fence and entered the property. Johnson communicated with the intruder through the camera's speaker, prompting the thief to say, "I’m leaving," before fleeing the scene. The suspect attempted to steal a propane tank and a saw blade. Johnson is increasing security at his garden center, adding more cameras to the property. He remains uneasy, saying, “I’m processing. Am I really scared of clowns, or are there more?”