FORD COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Ford County are investigating reports of clowns.

There have been rumors of alleged clown sightings in the Dodge City area in the past couple days, according to a social media report.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Dodge City Police Department informed citizens that all alleged accounts have been investigated and followed up on.

None of the alleged sightings or rumors have been substantiated.

Police also reminded the pubic to please notify them if they receive any information on clown threats or any other suspicious activity.

On Monday, several school districts in south central Kansas increased security following online clown threats and one student was in USD 259 was arrested.  Three students in Maize were also involved in a clown prank, photo that circulated on social media.