Police are investigating a disturbing doorbell camera video that shows three individuals in Halloween masks threatening to break into someone’s house in Virginia.
As reported by USA Today, the Alexandria Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident, which shows three individuals outside a family’s house demanding that they come outside so they can come in. One of the people captured in the video wore a scary clown mask, while another appeared to be in a costume inspired by Michael Myers from the Halloween series.
“It’s either you come out or we come in,” one of the masked people in the video said in the clip, which can be seen above. Someone responded to the trio and asked who they are, and one of the three responded, “Your worst nightmare.”
Another one of the masked suspects said, “I see you, open the door.” The three later left, but told the homeowner, “We’ll be back.”
The video was captured on the homeowners Ring surveillance camera on Tuesday, Oct. 14 in Alexandria. As of Oct. 17, police have made no arrests in connection with the incident, but said that they are following up on multiple leads in the case.
“I want to be very clear — this is a very serious matter,” said Alexandria Police Department Chief of Police, Tarrick McGuire. “The individuals responsible for terrorizing this family will be held accountable. We prioritize community safety and will work tirelessly to ensure our residents feel safe in their homes and can walk the streets without fear. Our detectives will follow every lead until those responsible are brought to justice.”
McGuire added that the trio first acted as though it were a prank, but they later made serious threats against the family.
“That prank that was alleged to have happened later turned serious as they began to make threatening and alarming comments to the family,” McGuire added. “People who are in their residences, according to our laws and laws across our nation, can defend themselves.”
Complex has reached out to Alexandria Police Department reps for comment. This story may be updated.